• The Plano Independent School District ESOL program is committed to educational excellence and continuous achievement for all English language learners by embracing bilingualism and biculturalism as valued resources.

• The Plano Independent School District Program believes that culturally and linguistically diverse students should be provided a consistently high quality education so that students are academically successful and prepared to meet the challenges of a changing world.

The Program

• provides instruction for the English language learner in the most appropriate program format in accordance with Texas Education Agency(TEA) guidelines.
• provides instruction that reflects the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and PISD curriculum guidelines in all content areas.
• promotes acceptance of ESOL instruction as an integral part of the whole school program.
• promotes understanding and respect for diversity by students, parents, staff and community.
• enhances the student’s self esteem and promotes a positive school climate.
• evaluates results and adjustments as warranted to address student learning a both campus and district levels.
• supports staff development on cultural and linguistic diversity and second language acquisition strategies/methodologies.
• addresses issues relating to staffing shortages and instructional/organizational arrangements
• communicates success of ESOL programs to the students, parents, district, and community.
• actively promotes parental involvement as an integral part of a student’s education.

• The English for Speakers of Other Languages Program (ESOL) is an intensive program designed to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the English language.  All instruction is in English.  The instruction utilizes the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to develop English language skills.  The ESOL staff serves as a member of the resource team that facilitates second language development.  This collaboration ensures that students perform at a level commensurate to their linguistic proficiency and academic potential in all required subjects. 

• The goal of the ESOL program is to teach the students English so that they will be academically successful in all classes.

• The ESOL teacher is certified by the state to address the needs of limited English proficient students.
• ESOL curriculum and materials including state adopted systems, technology, and     enrichment materials are designed to help limited English proficient students learn English.
• The home culture is appreciated, and the culture of the United States is explained.
• Instruction is adapted in content subject classes in order to make lessons comprehensible to the student.
• The student will have access to regular classes and activities as well as to the ESOL class.