Statement of Objectives and Goals

The goal of West Orange-Cove C.I.S.D.’s ESL and BIL Program is to develop English social language proficiency, known as Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills, and, English academic language proficiency, known as Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP), in English language learners so that they can function independently in the mainstream classroom. To this end, all instruction is conducted in English. A standards-based curriculum is used for all English language learners (ELs) and is implemented through an instructional method called Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM

ESL (English as a Second Language) is provided to English learners (ELs) as an intensive program of instruction to accelerate the acquisition of proficiency in English language and literacy. ESL instruction is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and is accommodated to the student's level of proficiency in English as well as level of academic achievement. Lessons address comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of both oral and written English language. Instruction is provided through the supplemental pull-out program.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Home Language Survey (HLS) indicates a language(s) other than English
• The student is identified as an English learner (EL) through the single statewide assessment
• Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) recommends ESL program placement  
• Parent approves student participation in the ESL program

BILINGUAL SPANISH EDUCATION PROGRAM

Bilingual Spanish Education Program is a full-time program of instruction in which both Spanish and English are used to teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The amount of instruction in each language is aligned with students’ level of proficiency in the native language and in English along with their level of academic achievement.

The English development component of the instructional framework is designed to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

BILINGUAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Home Language Survey (HLS) indicates Spanish
• The student is identified as an English learner (EL) through the single statewide assessment
• Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) recommends Bilingual program placement
• Parent approves student participation in the Bilingual program