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Navarro ISD to add ESL paraprofessional at secondary campuses amid growth in Emergent Bilingual program

Navarro Independent School District Board of Trustees · December 16, 2024
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Summary

District will add an ESL paraprofessional at secondary campuses after reporting growth in newcomer students and academic gains from expanded K–5 ESL staffing.

Navarro ISD announced the addition of an ESL paraprofessional position for secondary campuses to support growth in the Emergent Bilingual student population. District staff said the K–5 program’s expansion — including an ESL specialist and paraprofessional — produced measurable academic gains and the district will replicate that secondary-level support.

The move responds to increased newcomer enrollments and aims to provide individualized instructional support. Details such as an exact hire date, salary, or funding source were not specified in the presentation; trustees discussed the staffing addition during the informational portion of the meeting.