Bilingual education is a term that refers to the teaching of academic content in two languages, in a native and second language. Varying amounts of each language are used depending on the outcome goal of the model. There are different program models that can be used in bilingual education. Historically, program models used for English Learners have focused on helping students transition from their native language to English.

The Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Education (DLE) model is utilized in CISD for our Bilingual programs. Crowley Independent School District offers bilingual programs in both Spanish and Vietnamese.

Crowley ISD Bilingual Program Locations
Spanish Bilingual Dual Language One-Way Program
Campuses: Sycamore Elementary, Meadowcreek Elementary, Parkway Elementary, J.A. Hargrave Elementary, David L. Walker Elementary and Mary Harris Elementary 

Spanish Bilingual Dual Language Two-Way Program
Campuses: Deer Creek Elementary and Oakmont Elementary

Vietnamese Bilingual Program
Campus: Jackie Carden Elementary

Performance Acknowledgment
Did you know that students can earn a performance acknowledgment upon graduation in bilingualism and biliteracy? A performance acknowledgment is an opportunity for students to earn an additional acknowledgment on their transcript for outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy.

Below are the guidelines from the Texas Education Agency for students to meet in order to earn this performance acknowledgment.

A student may earn a performance acknowledgment by demonstrating proficiency in accordance with local school district grading policy in two or more languages by completing all English language arts requirements and maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100 and satisfying one of the following:

• Completion of a minimum of three credits in the same language in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Level IV or higher in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of the equivalent of 80 on a scale of 100.

• Completion of at least three credits in foundation subject area courses in a language other than English with a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100. 

• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more languages other than English through one of the following methods: a score of 3 or higher on a College Board AP exam for a language other than English; or a score of 4 or higher on an IB exam for a higher-level languages other than English course; or performance on a national assessment of language proficiency in a language other than English of at least Intermediate High or its equivalent.

English as a Second Language (ESL) support is offered for English Learners at every CISD campus by ESL certified teachers. Students whose home language survey states any language other than English and have qualified as English Limited Proficient are served in CISD’s ESL program. Sheltered Instruction strategies and language support resources are utilized to support our English Learners’ language acquisition as well as making their course content comprehensible.

CISD offers a newcomer program, a component of the ESL program, designed for recent immigrant English learners. The program utilizes intense sheltered instruction strategies, language support resources, utilization of the English Language Proficiency Standards, push-in support by program personnel and small teacher to student ratio to support our newcomer students in acquiring the English language.

Terminology
EL: English Learner
ESL: English as a Second Language
LEP: Limited English Proficient
LPAC: Language Proficiency Assessment Committee
ELPS: English Language Proficiency Standards
ESOL: English to Speakers of Other Languages
SIOP/SI: Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol/Sheltered Instruction (Model of Instruction)   
TELPAS: Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System

Important Links
Video: English Alphabet (Letters and Letter Sounds)

Homepage: English Learners in Texas Support 
Homepage: English Pronunciation Practice
Homepage: English Pronunciation Practice   
Homepage: Vocabulary Practice 

Online Dictionaries For Other Languages  
Homepage: German
Homepage: Swahili   
Homepage: Somali  
Homepage: Myanmar  
Homepage: Arabic   
Homepage: Chinese  
Homepage: Vietnamese  
Homepage: Portuguese   
Homepage: Japanese   
Homepage: French  
Homepage: Farsi  
Homepage: Spanish  
Homepage: Amharic  
Homepage: Q’eqchi   
Homepage: Chin 
Homepage: Nepali 
Homepage: American Sign Language

Crowley ISD offers the following language courses at secondary campuses: Spanish, German, French, and American Sign Language.

Online Dictionaries For Other Languages  
Homepage: French    
Homepage: Spanish  
Homepage: German
Homepage: American Sign Language

Crowley Independent School District strives to serve and connect with our English Learners’ parents and families. Below you will find online resources for language acquisition and academic content that students and parents can access during the school year or while on breaks and summer vacation.

Documents
Word: Two-Way Dual Language Information

Educational Websites
Homepage: Color In Colorado
View a website to support English Learners.

Homepage: Spanish Reading Kids 
View website that promotes reading in the Spanish language.

Homepage: PBS Parent Tips 
Read an article that offers parents information about reading.

Homepage: Learning Math Together At Home | Spanish
Learn ideas for parents to make math fun at home.

Homepage: Learning Science Together At Home | Spanish
Learn ideas for learning science together at home.

Homepage: Neighborhood | Spanish
Learn ideas for parents and kids to learn together in their neighborhood.

Homepage: Outdoors | Spanish
Find activities that students and parents can do together outdoors.

Homepage: Holiday Activities | Spanish  
Learn ideas for learning, reading and writing activities during the holiday season.

Homepage: Summer Learning | Spanish  
Learn ideas to make summer break educational and fun.

Homepage: Graphic Organizers | Spanish  
Read an article about using graphic organizers to help kids with their writing.

Homepage: Help Your Child Learn How To Read  
Learn information, tips and watch a video about helping your child learn to read.

Homepage: Supporting English Learners In Texas 
This web portal provides information and resources that are relevant, accessible, and impactful to support educational leaders, teachers, parents and families, and community partners to ensure the academic success of the State’s English learners. 

PDF: Read An EBook | Spanish
Read an article about how to read an EBook with your child.

PDF: Graphic Organizers 
Read an article about using graphic organizers to help kids with their writing.

Online Dictionaries For Other Languages
Homepage: German
Homepage: Swahili   
Homepage: Somali  
Homepage: Myanmar  
Homepage: Arabic   
Homepage: Chinese  
Homepage: Vietnamese  
Homepage: Portuguese   
Homepage: Japanese   
Homepage: French  
Homepage: Farsi  
Homepage: Spanish  
Homepage: Amharic  
Homepage: Q’eqchi   
Homepage: Chin 
Homepage: Nepali 
Homepage: American Sign Language

PDF: How To Translate Options

Video: Watch How To Translate Learning 
Video: Watch How To Turn On YouTube Closed Caption In A Different Language
Video: Watch How To Translate Documents In Google Translate
Video: Watch How To Use Your Phone Camera To Translate Text 

Homepage: KidLit Home
Use KidLit to read and listen aloud to books.  

Homepage: Storyline Online 
Watch streaming videos of books read aloud by celebrated actors and famous people.

Homepage: Unite For Literacy
Listen to books read aloud in many languages.

Homepage: Scholastic Learn At-Home
Watch a story online.

Homepage: Activities For ESL Students
Practice English through exercises, quizzes and puzzles. 

Homepage: LearningEnglishKids 
View free online games, songs, stories, activities, videos and parent resources. 

Homepage: PBS Kids
Have fun learning with interactive games. 

Homepage: PBS Learning Middle School 
Homepage: PBS Learning High School 

Homepage: National Geographic
Read and learn about science, geography, history and world culture. 

Homepage: National Geographic en Espanol
Read and learn about science, geography, history and world culture. 

Homepage: Virutal Field Trip
Take a virtual field trip to several locations from around the world.

Online Language Games 
Learn vocabulary and English with fun games and activities.

Homepage: Learning Chocolate 
Homepage: Many Things 
Homepage: Vocabulary 
Homepage: Games To Learn English                                            
Homepage: ESL Games

Maria Anguiano
Director of Language Support Programs
Email: maria.anguiano@crowley.k12.tx.us

Norkys Artiguez
Secretary Director of Language Support Programs, District Spanish Translator, Family Liaison
Email: norkys.artiguez@crowley.k12.tx.us
Phone: 817-297-5236

Claudia Cordova
SLAR Instructional Support Specialist
Email: claudia.cordova@crowley.k12.tx.us

Dr. Joey Grizzle
ESL Instructional Support Specialist
Email: joey.grizzle@crowley.k12.tx.us

Margot Montalvo
Family Admissions Advisor
Email: margot.montalvo@crowley.k12.tx.us

Vivian Gonzalez
Admissions Clerk
Email: vivian.gonzalez@crowley.k12.tx.us

Diana Bueno
Bilingual Dyslexia Specialist
Email: diana.bueno@crowley.k12.tx.us

Marisela Foullon
Bilingual Dyslexia Specialist
Email: marisela.foullon@crowley.k12.tx.us

Rebecca Lerzundi
Bilingual Dyslexia Specialist
Email: rebecca.lerzundi@crowley.k12.tx.us

Alberto Torres
Bilingual Dyslexia Specialist
Email: alberto.torres@crowley.k12.tx.us