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Liberty Hill ISD reports growth in ESL and dual‑language enrollment, promises follow‑up on student growth data
Summary
District staff told the board the ESL/dual‑language evaluation showed 940 emergent bilingual students (about 10% of enrollment), improvements on several STAR and TELPAS measures, and outlined staffing and certification goals; board members requested disaggregated growth data.
At its Oct. 24 meeting, Liberty Hill ISD officials reported growth in the district’s English learner programs and told trustees they will supply detailed student‑growth data on request. Presenters said the district served roughly 940 emergent bilingual students last year — about 10% of the student body — and described program models at the elementary and secondary levels.
Talise, the district presenter, said the elementary model uses content‑based ESL and the secondary model operates as an ESL pullout. "This is my reason for being here tonight," Talise said, summarizing the…
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