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Our Bilingual Education Program is a transitional bilingual/early exit model where our students are taught in their primary language for 90% of the time and transitioned into English 10% of the time. The goal of our program is for students to become bilingual and biliterate by the end of the elementary school years.  \n• To enable EBs to become proficient in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing within 2 to  \n5 years through the integrated use of second language methods as specified in the state’s English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) .  \n• To emphasize mastery of English and/or Spanish skills, as well as math, science and social studies as specified in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) such that EBs may be successful on STAAR assessments in English or Spanish in 4 years or less.  \nIntroduction  \nThe Kermit Independent School District is a diverse community serving many English Learners. We have 5 different languages represented within our small school system.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nCHAPTER 1: Identification of English Learners (EBs)  \nHome Language Survey 6  \nAssessment of English Literacy Proficiency 7  \nLanguage Proficiency Assessment Committee 8  \nEB Classification Criteria 9  \nParent Notification and Program Placement 10  \nCHAPTER 2: Instructional Programs for EBs in Kermit ISD  \nBilingual Education Program Content & Design 12  \nEnglish as a Second Language Program Content & Design 14  \nBilingual/ESL Program Monitoring 16  \nCHAPTER 3: Assessment, Reclassification, & Monitoring of Student Progress  \nSpring TELPAS Requirements & Considerations 18  \nEL STAAR Requirements & Considerations 19  \nAnnual Review of EBs and Monitored Students 20  \nReclassifying, Exiting, or Transitioning EBs 21  \nMonitoring Reclassified Students 22  \nCHAPTER 4: Program Evaluation and Staffing  \nAnnual BE & ESL Program Evaluation 24  \nStaffing and Administrator Credentials 25  \nStaffing and Teacher Credentials 26  \nTeacher Assistant Credentials 27  \nCHAPTER 5: Special Programs for EBs  \nEB and Response to Intervention (RTI) 29  \nEB Evaluation for Special Education 31  \nEB Placement and Instruction in Special Ed Programs 32  \nEB Assessment and Placement for GT Programs 33  \nEB Instruction in GT Programs 34  \nKISD Summer School Programs for EBs 35  \nLocal EL Funds 37  \nTitle III Purchasing Procedures 38  \nStipends/Reimbursements Related to BE or ESL Services 39  \nCommunication & Advocacy Concerning EBs 41  \nCHAPTER 1: Identification of Emergent Bilinguals  \n\n| TOPIC | HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY (HLS) |\n| --- | --- |\n| TASK | To identify students with a primary or home language other than English |\n| GRADE (S) | P","cbCailQk4KagZYyT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailQk4KagZYyT","pdf",693722,41,"English","# Mission\n# Objectives\n# Introduction\n# Chapter 1: Identification of English Learners (EBs)\n## Home Language Survey (HLS)\n## Assessment of English Literacy Proficiency\n## Language Proficiency Assessment Committee\n## EB Classification Criteria\n## Parent Notification and Program Placement\n# Chapter 2: Instructional Programs for EBs in Kermit ISD\n## Bilingual Education Program Content & Design\n## English as a Second Language Program Content & Design\n## Bilingual/ESL Program Monitoring\n# Chapter 3: Assessment, Reclassification, & Monitoring of Student Progress\n## Spring TELPAS Requirements & Considerations\n## EL STAAR Requirements & Considerations\n## Annual Review of EBs and Monitored Students\n## Reclassifying, Exiting, or Transitioning EBs\n## Monitoring Reclassified Students\n# Chapter 4: Program Evaluation and Staffing\n## Annual BE & ESL Program Evaluation\n## Staffing and Administrator Credentials\n## Staffing and Teacher Credentials\n## Teacher Assistant Credentials","[{\"question\":\"What is the district’s program mission and purpose?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook states the mission is to provide guidance for delivering effective services to English Learners as required by the Texas Education Code and Texas Administrative Code.\"},{\"question\":\"How does Kermit ISD identify potential English Learners?\",\"answer\":\"Identification starts with the Home Language Survey (HLS) within four weeks of initial enrollment. 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