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ESL Family Parent Liaison, Mrs. Montiel from Brazosport ISD, spoke to bilingual students.
Dual language programs create a balanced environment where native English speakers and speakers of another language, such as Spanish or Mandarin, learn together. Students receive instruction in both languages, promoting bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding, with certified teachers guiding both academic and language development.
Bilingual education differs from dual language programs in that instruction is conducted primarily or entirely in the student’s native language. Bilingual education supports English learners by helping them build a strong foundation in their first language while gradually developing English proficiency.
Programs like Spanish immersion are designed so that English speaking students can become fluent in Spanish. Students might enter in first grade where 90% of the instruction and interactions are conducted in English.
As students progress through school, the percentage taught in Spanish increases. By the time the student moves on to middle school, they are fluent in Spanish. Some public schools also offer French immersion programs.
Families choose dual language and bilingual education programs for many reasons:
UTSA hosted and invited South San Antonio ISD teachers and staff to its Bi-annual Bilingual Awards.
Other programs that provide students an opportunity to expand their dual language skills include study abroad. Study abroad scholarships help offset the cost of travel to another country such as Spain, France, or Italy.
Bilingual education, dual language, and Spanish immersion programs are sought after by many parents, families, and students. Students reap valuable rewards from these programs.
In 1968, Congress mandated bilingual education with Title V11 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, also known as the Bilingual Education Act. The objective of bilingual education is to provide immigrants access to education in their primary or first language. The Bilingual Education Act has been amended to address issues like funding, training and academic support, and eligibility.
The U.S. Department of Education describes a bilingual education program as “an educational program for limited English proficient students.” The term, “limited English proficiency” describes an individual whose primary language is not English. Challenges in reading, writing, and conversation, and/or communication deny that person an opportunity to fully participate in society.
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