ECISD staff propose shifting bilingual program toward Early Exit amid staffing constraints

Dec 9, 2025

Ector County ISD officials presented data showing declines in Emergent Bilingual student performance and discussed moving from Dual Language models toward a Transitional Bilingual/Early Exit program because of a shortage of certified bilingual teachers; no action was taken at the Dec. 9 workshop.

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At a Dec. 9 board workshop, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Robert Trejo presented a multi-month review of Ector County Independent School District's bilingual program and said district data show declines in Emergent Bilingual student performance and low exit rates from the bilingual program.

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