Bryan ISD board hears proposal to shift early‑exit bilingual program to one‑way dual‑language model Bryan ISD staff proposed replacing the district's early‑exit bilingual model with a one‑way dual‑language program that would provide Spanish and English instruction through sixth grade for Spanish‑speaking students; presenters cited TEA guidance, research on biliteracy and a family survey with 100+ respondents showing broad support.

Bryan ISD is taking a bold step towards biliteracy by proposing a transition to a one-way dual-language program that promises to empower Spanish-speaking students through sixth grade!

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Bryan ISD weighs shift to one‑way dual language model for elementary bilingual students District staff proposed consolidating New Arrival Center and early-exit bilingual models into a one‑way dual language program for elementary grades to promote biliteracy, better leverage bilingual certifications and align with TEA-preferred models; stakeholder meetings are planned.

Bryan ISD is considering a bold shift to a one-way dual language model that promises to enhance biliteracy and optimize resources for elementary bilingual students.

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Lake Dallas ISD reviews bilingual and ESL programs; district reports small enrollment declines and campus-level gains The Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees received an annual evaluation of the districts bilingual and English-as-a-second-language programs. Officials reported a small overall drop in emergent bilingual enrollment and described campus-level progress, targeted interventions and staff supports required by the Texas Education Code.

Lake Dallas ISD's latest evaluation reveals a slight dip in emergent bilingual enrollment, but exciting campus-level gains and new teacher supports are paving the way for student success!

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AISD reviews dual language impact on second grade literacy growth data The report highlights significant advancements in biliteracy and curriculum development for dual language students.

The Austin Independent School District is making strides in bilingual education, revealing exciting progress in second graders' literacy and the urgent need for better data to support biliteracy growth.

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