ESL Program Goals

• Improve their English proficiency
• Attain high levels of academic achievement in language arts and in content subjects

Plano ISD's Mission:                 

The mission of the Plano Independent School District is to provide an excellent education for all students.

The Plano ISD Bilingual/ESL Program believes that culturally and linguistically diverse students should be provided a consistently high quality education so that students are academically successful and prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world.

The program:

• Provides instruction for the English Language Learner in the most appropriate program format in accordance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines.
• Provides instruction that reflects the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Plano ISD curriculum guidelines in all content areas.
• Promotes acceptance of Bilingual/ESL instruction as an integral part of the whole school program.
• Promotes understanding and respect for diversity by students, parents, staff and the community.
• Enhances the student’s self-esteem and promotes a positive school climate.
• Evaluates results and makes adjustments as warranted to address student learning at both campus and district levels.
• Supports staff development on cultural and linguistic diversity and second language acquisition strategies/methodologies.
• Addresses issues relating to staffing and instructional/organizational arrangements.
• Communicates success of Bilingual/ESL programs to the students, parents, district, and community.
• Actively promotes parental involvement as an integral part of a student’s education.