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Belton ISD reports growth in language diversity, expands dual-language offerings
Summary
District officials told the board the number of home languages rose from 36 to 51 in a year and outlined a dual-language model that currently reaches fifth grade at four campuses; staffing shortages in bilingual-certified teachers remain a challenge.
Belton ISD presented its annual emergent bilingual report Monday, reporting a rapid increase in language diversity and outlining dual-language and ESL models the district uses to support students learning English.
Gabby Nino, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, said the district now records 51 home languages among students, up from 36 last year. Nino described program models: one-way dual-language classes where Spanish is the…
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