Leander ISD

Special Announcement for 2021–2022 

The Dual Language Application for 2021–22 incoming kindergarten students is available now. Applications must be turned in to LISD, online, in person or via mail by Friday, April 30, 2021, at 5 p.m. to be considered for the program. Applications received after April 30, 2021, may be placed on a waitlist.

Dual Language Application– English | Dual Language Application – Spanish

Dual Language Community Information Nights

Community Information Nights for interested families will be available via the following Zoom links

Tuesday March 9, 2021, from 6–7 p.m.
March 9 Zoom Link | Password: language

Thursday, April 8, 2021 | 6–7 p.m.
April 8 Zoom Link | Password: language

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Anuncio Especial para 2021–2022

La aplicación para el programa de Lenguaje Dual para los próximos estudiantes de Kindergarten del año escolar 2021-22 está ahora disponible. Las aplicaciones deben entregarse a LISD, en línea o en persona o por correo postal antes del viernes 30 de abril de 2021 a las 5 p.m. para ser considerados para el programa. Las aplicaciones que se reciban después del 30 de abril de 2021 pasan a una lista de espera.

Aplicación para el Programa de Lenguaje Dual– English | Aplicación para el Programa de Lenguaje Dual – Spanish

Sesiones informativas para la comunidad

Sesiones Informativas para las familias interesadas estarán disponibles vía Zoom en las fechas a continuación

Martes 9 de marzo de 2021 6 - 7 p.m.
9 de marzo ingresa a Zoom aquí | Contraseña: language

Jueves 8 de abril de 2021 6 - 7 p.m.
8 de abril ingresa a Zoom aquí | Contraseña: language

Leander ISD has adopted the Dual Language Enrichment model for all bilingual classrooms. The goal of bilingual education under this model is to produce bilingual, bi-literate and bi-cultural individuals across all content areas by 5th grade.

The model places great emphasis on challenging all students, regardless of language background, with high expectations to learn subject matter.

Dual Language Services for 2021–22

Offered at PreK through 5th Grade:

• Bagdad Elementary School
• Knowles Elementary School
• Reed Elementary School
• Whitestone Elementary School

Offered at Middle School:

• Danielson Middle School – 6th and 7th grades
• Henry Middle School – 6th and 7th grades

Frequently Asked Questions about the Middle School Dual Language Program

English as a Second Language (ESL) is an intensive instructional program designed to develop proficiency in comprehension, listening, speaking, reading and writing of the English language.

Student eligibility for the program is determined through the administration of an English language proficiency test, and parent permission is required for entrance into the program. All instruction is provided in English and utilizes the TEKS and the ELPS for the cultivation of English language skills and the promotion of academic success in all grade level content areas.

More information about English as a Second Language

COVID-19: Translation & Interpretation Support

Translation Services through the ELL department provides translation and interpretation services to support our students and employees to improve communication, enrich the educational environment and effectively perform in their day-to-day operations and learning.

To support our schools and administrators, Translation and Interpretation Services has a streamlined system through Eduphoria that makes it easy to submit your requests and guarantee a prompt response and completion on deadlines. 

• Translation/Interpretation Requests
• Bilingual Information Center for School and District Events
• Interpretation Meetings

Contact: isabel.ceballos@leanderisd.org

Submit an interpretation request.

More information about Translation and Interpretation Services 

Adult Education

Leander ISD partners with Community Action, Inc.’s (CAI) Adult Education Program to provide services to adults with limited mastery of basic educational skills; adults who do not have a secondary school diploma; or who are unable to speak, read or write the English language.

• High School Equivalency
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Resources