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:

Campus Grades Address Phone number
Burley K-2nd 502 Joyce Lane (936) 633-6494
Slack 3rd-5th 1305 Fuller Springs Drive (936) 639-2279
Lufkin Middle School 6th-8th 900 E. Denman Ave. (936) 630-4444
 

 

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 Application (PDFs)

 

 

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.

Campus Grade Address Phone number
Hackney PK3 708 Lubbock St. (936) 634-3324
Garrett PK4-K 507 Kurth Drive (936) 634-8418
Burley K-2nd 502 Joyce Lane (936) 633-6494
Slack 3rd-5th 1305 Fuller Springs Drive (936) 639-2279
 

 

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:

Campus Grades Address Phone number
Anderson 3rd-5th 381 Champions Drive (936) 632-5527
Brandon 3rd-5th 1612 Sayers St. (936) 632-5513
Brookhollow 3rd-5th 1009 Live Oak Lane (936) 634-8415
Burley K-2nd 502 Joyce Lane (936) 633-6494
Coston 3rd-5th 707 Trenton St. (936) 639-3118
Dunbar 1st-2nd 1807 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (936) 630-4500
Garrett PK4-K 507 Kurth Drive (936) 634-8418
Hackney PK3 708 Lubbock St. (936) 634-3324
Herty PK4-2nd 2804 Paul Ave. (936) 639-2241
Kurth PK4-2nd 521 York Ave. (936) 639-3279
Slack 3rd-5th 1305 Fuller Springs Drive (936) 639-2279
Trout PK4-2nd 1014 Allendale Drive (936) 639-3274
Lufkin Middle School 6th-8th 900 E. Denman Ave. (936) 630-4444
Lufkin High School 9th-12th 309 S. Medford Drive (936) 632-7721
ACE K-12th 1121 Winston 8 Ranch Road (936) 632-7203

 

 

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:

Campus Grade Address Phone number
Slack 3rd-5th 1305 Fuller Springs Drive (936) 639-2279
 
 

 

Bilingual Department

Dr. Betsy J. Mijares

Dr. Betsy J. Mijares

Director of Bilingual/ESL Programs

📧 bmijares@lufkinisd.org
📞 (936) 630-4274