MISD Bilingual / ESL Programs

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MISD Bilingual Program
The MISD Bilingual Program goal is to develop a bilingual and biliterate program that incorporates long-term, developmentally appropriate academic achievement in both the native Spanish language and the English.

MISD ESL Program
The MISD ESL Program goal is to develop non-English language students, enrolled in English-only classrooms, into fluent speakers, readers, writers and listeners.

McKinney ISD offers Limited English Proficient (LEP) students the following services:

• Bilingual education in Spanish -  Kindergarten through 5th grade

• Bilingual education program as a transitional program which uses English and Spanish and addresses the affective, linguistic an cognitive needs of LEP students

• Bilingual all-day programs offered at the following MISD elementary schools:

  • Caldwell Elementary

  • Finch Elementary

  • Webb Elementary

  • Burks Elementary

  • Malvern Elementary
     

• ESL instruction to all LEP students in grades K-12 regardless of the student's grade level and home language.

• ESL instruction offered in grades K-12 which addresses the affective, linguistic and cognitive needs of LEP students

MISD Guiding Principals for Bilingual and ESL Programs

1. Being proficient in the first and second language produces higher academic achievement.

2. Language proficiency means having both basic interpersonal communications skills and cognitive academic language skills.

3. Academic proficiency in the first language forms the basis for academic proficiency in the second language.

4. A second language is learned best through lots of exposure and a supportive environment.

5. When students feel good about themselves, their achievement improves.

Program Objectives:

A. Entry is based on the following criteria:

• Home Language Survey stating language other than English is spoken at home.

• Oral language proficiency scores in Spanish and English.

• Parental consent before starting services.

B. Exit from a Bilingual/ESL program will occur after 2nd grade and as recommended by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) based on the following criteria:

• Score in the 40% or higher on a standardized test (ITBS).

• Mastery of oral language proficiency in English using state-approved test.

• Demonstrate competency in reading and writing in English.

• 70% passing on TAKS reading, including writing in grades 4th, 7th and 11th in English.

MISD Contacts:

Located at the Greer Annex, 510 Heard Street, McKinney, TX 75069

Director of Bilingual/ESL
Sheila K. Sherman
469-742-6354
ssherman@mckinneyisd.net

Migrant Coordinator, Bilingual/ESL Compliance
Becky Bepko
469-742-7767
bbepko@mckinneyisd.net

Coordinator Secondary ESL (Instructional)
Melanie Dobney
469-742-7768
mdobney@mckinneyisd.net

Coordinator Elementary Bilingual/ESL (Instructional)
Patricia Gerig
469-742-7769
pgerig@mckinneyisd.net

LEP/Migrant Clerk

Shelly Hansen

469-742-7770 (main number)

shansen@mckinneyisd.net

Department FAX:

469-742-6321