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Bilingual Education Program
Bilingual Education Program
A Bilingual Education Program has many benefits, including academic instruction provided by teachers who are proficient in a child's primary language and are trained in second language acquisition methods and how to adapt instruction to meet your child's specific language needs. Research indicates that children who participate in a bilingual education program, build on a literacy foundation in their primary language to acquire stronger cognitive and academic skills in English, are more likely to develop a bicultural identity, become biliterate, and have higher self-esteem; and may use their bilingual skills to access competitive job opportunities in a global world.
One-Way Dual Language Immersion Program
Emergent Bilingual students attain bilingualism, biliteracy, and sociocultural competence to reach high levels of literacy and academic achievement in the partner language and English. Bilingual students receive instruction in literacy and academic content in their partner language as well as English from an appropriately certified teacher. At least 50% of the instruction is delivered in the student’s primary language for the duration of the program. The goal of one-way dual language immersion is for program participants to attain full proficiency in another language as well as English.
Bilingual Program Brochures
Bilingual Progam Models (Spanish) Bilingual Program Models (English) Bilingual Program Models (Vietnamese)
Lamar CISD Dual Language Imersian Program Brochures
Bilingual Education Goals
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Students have equitable access to a high-quality curriculum and educational resources in both program languages in order to thrive. An inclusive learning environment is established in which linguistic and cultural groups are valued and respected as equals.
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Students master and exceed grade-level academic achievement and proficiency in both languages in all content areas. Evidence-based program design includes intentional allocation of instruction in each language, explicit attention to developing metalinguistic awareness, sheltered instruction, and integration of content and language standards.
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Bilingual students are proficient in listening and speaking in both program languages. Biliterate students have the skills to listen, speak, read, and write at an academically proficient level in two languages.
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Socio-cultural awareness and academic integration are student-centered to foster positive attitudes towards diverse cultures in order to benefit their future role in the global society and labor market. Stakeholders embrace the value of multilingual perspectives and cultural diversity.
Bilingual Education Resources
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Lamar CISD Project L.E.A.R.N
Project L.E.A.R.N. impacts the entire family. Parents are given the opportunity to increase their literacy levels through enrollment in ESL, Adult Basic Education (ABE) or GED, and learn how to become involved in their children’s education.
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¡Colorín colorado!
¡Colorín colorado! is a bilingual, research-based resource supported by Lamar CISD and designed to empower families and educators of English language learners (ELLs).
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TEA Parent and Family Resources
TEA Parent and Family Resources is an initiative by the Texas Education Agency aimed at supporting parents and families in their role as partners in their child’s education.
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TEA Family Supports
TEA Family Supports is a program designed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to provide resources, guidance, and assistance to families of students with disabilities.
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TEA Parents and Families Newsletter
The TEA Parents and Families Newsletter is a regular publication from the Texas Education Agency designed to keep families informed, engaged, and empowered in their child’s education.
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TEA Supporting My Child
TEA Supporting My Child is a resource from the Texas Education Agency designed to help parents and caregivers understand how to support their child’s learning and development, especially when special education services are involved.
Lamar CISD Bilingual Campuses
Click on the link below for bilingual program attendance zones. Bilingual campuses are linked below.
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Bilingual Program Frequently Asked Questions
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- Your child will develop language and literacy skills in his/her primary language and English.
- He/she will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in English through the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) in conjunction with grade-level academic instruction in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all content areas.
- Instruction shall be designed to consider your child's unique learning experiences, instill a positive identity, and honor your child's culture and experiences.
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- Parents can support their child's language acquisition in two languages by providing opportunities at home to practice their primary language and English. By doing this, parents will continue the efforts of language development at home and support what research consistently shows to benefit the positive transfer of skills from one language to another.
Some examples of parent activities to support English language acquisition include:
- Reading and engaging in conversations with your child in your primary language, and English, to support the development of your child's oral language and literacy skills; and
- Providing him/her a place to study and showing interest in his/her schoolwork.
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- Yes, students who receive services in other programs, such as special education, 504, response to intervention, and gifted/talented or advanced academics, may also participate in the bilingual education program.
- The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), in conjunction with other student service committees, meets to discuss and coordinate services based on the educational need of your child.