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Waxahachie ISD reports growth in emergent bilingual population; dual-language and ESL programs show gains
Summary
District staff reported emerging bilinguals comprise about 10.4% of students, with 403 students in the bilingual dual-language preK-8 program and 613 ESL students; staff highlighted reclassification counts, secondary credit accrual in Spanish, and a 91% graduation rate for emergent bilinguals.
The board received an update on dual-language and ESL programs from Solis and coordinators, who described increasing numbers of emergent bilingual (EB) students and program outcomes.
Key metrics presented included an EB population of approximately 10.4% for the year, 403 students enrolled in the bilingual dual-language preK-8 program, and 613 students served in ESL programs. Staff…
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