Bilingual ESL

BILINGUAL EDUCATION SERVICES

The Cedar Hill ISD Bilingual/ESL Department is committed to providing the Longhorn experience by meeting the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of our language learners to ensure their continued academic success.

How we serve you:

Support the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism for all students
Developing stronger cognitive and academic skills

For TREX record request contact:
Guadalupe Ramirez at guadalupe.ramirez@chisd.net 972-291-1581 ext. 4446

For additional questions regarding Bilingual Services, please contact:
Marcia Gomez at marcia.gomez@chisd.net 972-291-1581 ext. 4425

Bilingual Education FAQs

What is the purpose of the Bilingual Education program?

Who does the Bilingual Education program serve?

Will my child be taught the same subjects and learn the same skills as students in the general education program?

Yes, all students in Bilingual Education will receive instruction in the TEKS in their native language and English.
Yes, language arts, reading, mathematics, science and social studies are taught as part of the state-required curriculum.
Yes, in subjects such as art, music, and physical education, students will have a meaningful opportunity to participate fully with English speaking students which are part of a balanced curriculum.

Will my child learn English in a Bilingual Education program?

How do I know if my child has been recommended for placement in the Bilingual Education program?

The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) that determines how students are identified, placed, instructed and assessed shall give written notice to the student’s parent advising that their child has been recommended for the Bilingual Education program.
The LPAC should provide information describing the Bilingual Education program, its benefits to the student, and it being an integral part of the school program to ensure that parents understand the purposes and content of the program.

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Steps after Home Language Survey (English)

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Steps after Home Language Survey (Spanish)

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