If LEP students cannot demonstrate mastery of the TEKS in English, should they be retained until they learn sufficient English?
No. The district is required to modify the instruction, pacing, and materials to ensure that limited English proficient students have a full opportunity to master the essential knowledge and skills of the required curriculum. Students participating in the bilingual education program may demonstrate their mastery of the essential knowledge and skills in either their home language or English (19 TAC 89.1210(a)).
Related Questions
- If my child does not learn to read in English until the first grade, will s/he catch up with American students who have started reading earlier?
- What programs are available for students who need to learn the English language?
- How long does it take for LEP students to learn English as a second language?
