Bilingual Services

When a student enrolls who speaks a language other than English at home, district staff administer a language screener to assess English proficiency. This helps determine eligibility for Bilingual Program Services. When appropriate, the assessment may include both English and the student’s home language.

Program Overview:

The district’s Bilingual Education Program follows a Transitional Bilingual Model. The goal is to support English Learners (also referred to as Emergent Bilingual students) in developing English proficiency while ensuring full access to grade-level learning.

Students receive instruction designed to support both language development and academic achievement in an environment where English is the primary language of instruction.

Languages Represented in Our District:

Our students speak a wide range of languages, including:
English, Spanish, Urdu, Vietnamese, French, Ewe, and Malayalam.

Program Goals:

• Provide equitable access to learning materials in students’ home languages when available
• Deliver instruction aligned to student needs in core subjects, including math, reading, science, and social studies
• Support students who have exited the Bilingual Program with continued academic enrichment
• Help students develop both academic and conversational English proficiency

Future Direction:

The district is working toward a long-term goal of transitioning from a Transitional Bilingual Model to a Dual Language Model that supports bilingualism and biliteracy for all students.