The Hallsville ISD Emergent Bilingual Program is designed to support students whose primary language is not English by helping them become fluent listeners, speakers, readers, and writers in English. Through a structured and supportive learning environment, the program focuses on building both language skills and academic success. Instruction is delivered in English using research-based methodologies and sheltered instruction strategies, which help make content more accessible while students develop their English proficiency.
At the elementary level, campuses provide English as a Second Language (ESL) services when there are fewer than 20 students district-wide in a grade level who speak the same language. In these cases, instruction is focused on language development within the context of core subjects. Hallsville ISD currently offers an alternate bilingual program to meet the needs of its diverse learners.
At the secondary level, all campuses offer ESL instruction for Emergent Bilingual students. The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) are integrated across all subject areas, ensuring that students continue to grow in both academic content and English language development. Intensive instruction in second-language acquisition equips students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond, while also honoring and supporting their cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
HISD ESL Campus Coordinators
*English & Spanish
