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Corsicana ISD reviews rise in emergent bilinguals and special education trends
Summary
District staff told the board that 1,773 students—more than a quarter of enrollment—are now classified as emergent bilinguals, outlined newcomer-class supports and 504 accommodation guidance, and described a local special education caseload of 1,559 amid statewide increases.
Corsicana ISD staff presented a special programs update to the board on Dec. 8, outlining rapid growth in emergent bilingual enrollment, recent 504 guidance, and trends in special education.
At the meeting, the presenter said the district now counts 1,773 emergent bilingual students, "We are well over a quarter of our students are emergent bilinguals," and highlighted newcomer classes launched this year at the middle and high school levels to support recent arrivals. The presentation credited Molly Corrington as the leader of the emergent bilingual team and…
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