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Lake Dallas ISD reviews bilingual and ESL programs; district reports small enrollment declines and campus-level gains
Summary
The Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees received an annual evaluation of the district's bilingual and English-as-a-second-language programs. Officials reported a small overall drop in emergent bilingual enrollment and described campus-level progress, targeted interventions and staff supports required by the Texas Education Code.
The Lake Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees on Oct. 20 received an annual evaluation of the district's bilingual and ESL programs, showing a modest decline in overall emergent bilingual enrollment alongside targeted campus-level gains and new supports for teachers.
Deputy Superintendent Kelly O'Sullivan told trustees that the review is performed "in accordance with the Texas Education Code" and that the district is focused on recruitment, retention and teacher certification to support student success. "We know recruitment and retention is the utmost priority, and for our highly qualified teachers, and that goes directly to support our student success," O'Sullivan said.
Nut graf: The evaluation summarized districtwide counts, campus interventions and assessment data used to monitor progress under state rules. It identified program numbers, supports for teacher certification, and campus-level practices intended to move students toward reclassification and postsecondary readiness.
Most salient numbers presented by staff: the district's…
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