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Wylie ISD reports increase in emergent bilingual students; 94% placed with certified ESL teachers
Summary
District ESL staff reported 186 emergent bilingual students (up ~70%) and said 94 percent of those students are in classes with a certified ESL teacher; five classes currently lack a certified teacher and the district will file waivers while staff pursue certifications.
District staff presented an overview of the English Learner (EL)/ESL program and reported significant enrollment growth and staffing efforts.
The district reported 186 emergent bilingual (EB) students this year, a roughly 70 percent increase from the previous year. The presenter said 116 teachers hold ESL certification; 87 certified teachers are currently instructing…
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