Bilingual/ESL Programs

Lufkin ISD offers a variety of Dual-Language and ESL Programs to effectively address the academic needs of our students. The programs include the following:

Two-Way Dual Language (grades K-12)

The Dual Language Program develops bilingualism by developing proficiency in both English and Spanish.  The students will learn a second language and develop fluency in both communication and literacy. Students will develop a positive self-image by cultivating an understanding and appreciation of their own culture as well as other cultures. Each class includes native Spanish speakers and native English speakers.

The Dual-Language Two-Way program is implemented in grades PK3-12 and is located at the following campuses:

Dual Language Benefits

Research shows that dual language programs can:

• Leave students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening.
• Give the child a head start in language requirements for college.
• Give a child the ability to communicate with people he would otherwise not have the chance to know.
• Increase job opportunities in careers where knowing another language is an asset.
• Improve a child’s understanding of his/her native language.
• Open the door to other cultures and helps the child to understand and appreciate people from other countries.

Bilingual students:

• Achieve as well or better in English language arts
• Achieve greater overall proficiency in pronunciation and language skills in the second language
• Generally achieve higher scores in reading
• Perform as well or better in other subjects
• Are shown to be more creative thinkers
• Have better developed verbal skills

Dual Language FAQ

• Dual Language FAQ (PDF)

Dual Language Application (PDFs)

• English
• Spanish

One-Way Dual Language (grades PK3-5)

The one-way model serves only students of limited English proficiency and gradually transfers a student to English-only instruction. Majority of instruction is in their native language (Spanish) to develop foundation to assist with the transfer to English.

English as a Second Language Program

An English program that serves students of limited English proficiency. The English as a second language/pull-out model provides a part-time teacher to give instruction in English language arts only. A student in an ESL Pull-Out program remains in mainstream instructional arrangements for all other content areas. These students continue to develop English proficiency for reclassification and be successful in a regular classroom.

The ESL program is implemented in grades PK3-12 and is located at the following campuses:

Transitional

The Transitional model serves students of limited English proficiency. All instruction is English with the support of bilingual teacher to assist with transfer of language.

The Transitional program is implemented in grades 3-5 and is located at the following campus:

Bilingual Department