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Bellville ISD to transition English‑learner services to one‑way dual‑language program; 250 emergent bilingual students enrolled
Summary
District leaders told trustees the move from an early‑exit model to a one‑way dual‑language program will affect roughly 250 emergent bilingual students (ESL 181) and requires teacher certification, waivers and sustained professional development.
Kandis Krueger, Director of Inclusive Learning, and Natalie Jones, Chief Academic Officer, presented the district’s Special Programs and Inclusive Learning report, saying "This year BISD is transitioning from an early exit program to a one-way dual language program." The presentation included counts of emergent bilingual students by grade, totaling 250 students with 181 designated ESL students.
Krueger and Jones described related supports the district is tracking: the number of teachers covered under Bilingual Education Exception or ESL waivers, the number of teachers pursuing certification, and a comprehensive professional‑development plan for bilingual and special‑education staff. The packet also referenced Special Education, 504, dyslexia and GT program information available in the BoardBook. District leaders did not adopt a policy at the agenda review but previewed materials that will be brought forward for action at the regular meeting.
