In Northside, we enrich the linguistic, academic and affective learning experiences for students. Every student and family grows as part of an educational community that empowers all to excel while celebrating multiculturalism. Our goal is to provide learning experiences that inspire students' confidence, curiosity, and capability.
Dual Language Immersion Two-way Bilingual Program
The NISD Dual Language Bilingual Program model in Northside is research-based. The dual language model seeks to create bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural students by developing their academic proficiency in English and Spanish.
Goal: Emergent Bilingual students attain bilingualism, biliteracy, and sociocultural competence to reach high levels of literacy and academic achievement in the partner language and English.
Instruction: Emergent Bilingual students receive instruction in literacy and academic content in their partner language as well as English from teachers certified in bilingual/ESL education. At least 50% of the instruction is delivered in the students’ primary language for the duration of the program.
Transitional Bilingual Academic Program
Northside’s Transitional Bilingual/Early exit is a bilingual program model in which students identified as Emergent Bilingual students are served in both English and the students' primary language and are prepared to meet reclassification criteria to be successful in English instruction with no second language acquisition supports not earlier than two or later than five years after the student enrolls in school.
Goal: Emergent Bilingual students utilize their primary language as a resource while acquiring full proficiency in English to participate equitably in school.
Instruction: Emergent Bilingual students receive instruction in literacy and academic content in their primary language as well as English from teachers certified in bilingual education. As the child acquires English, the amount of instruction provided in the primary language decreases until full proficiency in English is attained.
Dual Language at Glenn ES
Dual language immersion (DLI)
The dual language immersion two-way bilingual program model in Northside is research-based. The dual language model seeks to create bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural students by developing their academic proficiency in English and Spanish. This program serves K-8 English learners and Non-English learners at 20 elementary schools and two middle schools. ELs who are reclassified may continue participating in the dual language program. TAC 89.1210 (d)(3).
Classroom Structures / Models
For the 2020-2021 school year, we will begin the Dual Language program in Kindergarten and 1st grade and add a grade level each ensuing year. Grades 6th – 8th, DLI programs are available at selected middle schools (Stinson & Sul Ross Middle Schools).
Dual Language classroom composition whenever possible:
50% English learners (EL); 50% native English speakers (Non-EL)
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Campus |
Dual language grade levels |
Cluster Campuses |
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Glenn |
Kinder & 1st |
Adams Hill, Fisher, Michael & Valley Hi |
Expectations for Parents
- Support your children’s linguistic, academic, and sociocultural development
- Commit to completing the elementary program
- Participate in a minimum of three meetings per year regarding the DLI program or academic achievement
- Promote, advocate, and support the DLI program.
- Commit to participation in the program for a minimum of 5-6 years
- Encourage use of the second language at home and in the community
Expectations for Students
- Participate in the DLI program in the elementary grades
- Participate in dual language activities during and after school, as available
- Use the second language at home and in the community
- Value multiculturalism
- Maintain high levels of learning, conduct, and attendance
For more information check out NISD Elementary Bilingual Dual