The
mission of the Spring Branch ISD Bilingual/ESL program is
to ensure that each second language learner develops linguistically,
academically, and cognitively within a socially and culturally
supportive environment.
In
a way that:
Supports a student’s
linguistic development.
A
student’s acquisition of language includes oral (listening,
speaking) and written (reading, writing) language developed
through explicit instruction.
Ensures
a student’s academic development.
A
student’s academic development includes access to
on level content area TEKS with consideration to scaffolding,
according to each student’s individual needs.
Fosters a student’s
cognitive development.
A
student’s cognitive development includes the power to
create meaning, to construct new understanding or interpretation,
and to engage in abstract thought.
Values
a student’s social and cultural experiences.
A
student’s construction of meaning and acquisition of
language includes the social and cultural context of his/her
experiences in their home, school, community, and the broader
society.
So
that:
Students
achieve long-term, academic success in English in all curricular
areas consistent with the district’s Portrait of a Graduate.
