UISD Bilingual / ESL Program Overview
Bilingual education in United I.S.D. is an educational approach that helps build
knowledge and learning of academic subjects in the first language and English,
while instilling self assurance, confidence and cultural pride in students, (TEA 2004).
This approach is supported by research and literature on bilingual education and
second language acquisition. Studies indicate that literacy in the first language
enhances literacy in the second language (Cummins, 1980).
The state of Texas requires that every student who is identified as limited English proficient (LEP) be afforded a full opportunity to participate in a Bilingual/ESL Program. Parental permission is required and parents may deny services.
However, the student will remain identified as limited English proficient until the
student no longer qualifies for services and will be coded as a parent denial.
Hence, bilingual students are those LEP students who are participating in the
Bilingual/ESL program.
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It is the policy of the UISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Es la norma de UISD no discriminar en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidad en sus programas vocacionales, servicios, o actividades, tal y como lo requiere el Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964 Titulo VI; Titulo IX de Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; la Seccion 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973. |
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