The
Bilingual Education Department strives to promote equity and develop English
proficiency, intellectual growth, self-concept, and cultural competency in all
students, including, including students who are learning English as a Second
Language (EL). The Bilingual Education Department
strives to ensure Española Public Schools students have access to effective
bilingual multicultural education programs providing culturally and
linguistically responsive education, rigorous instructional programming that
supports all students—including immigrant and/or English learners (ELs)—to
become bilingual and biliterate, meet and exceed all content area standards,
demonstrate academic excellence, and experience school success, such that
students are prepared beyond the classroom to lead productive, purposeful lives
in service to the larger community.
Española Public Schools implements a Heritage
Language (Spanish or Tewa) instructional programs at all school sites and at
most grade levels as staff is available. In addition, EPS is currently
implementing a Dual Language program at Eutimio T. Salazar Elementary. Española
Public Schools also provides English Language Development (ELD) to English
Language Learners (ELL) as necessary and available at school sites.
Espanola Public Schools Guidance
Documents
Bilingual Multicultural Education Program Guide
New State Policy for English Learner Identification and Proficiency Criteria
State Policy for EL Identification and Proficiency Criteria 03.2023.pdf
State Policy for EL Identification and Proficiency Criteria One-Pager 03.2023.pdf
Curriculum Guidance – Spanish
Language Arts
Spanish Language Arts Standards
Elementary Scope and Sequence – SAVVAS
k-6 -- mi Visión Lectura
Secondary Scope and
Sequence – SAVVAS 7-12 -- Auténtico
Curriculum Guidance – English
Language Development
WIDA ELD Standards 2020 Edition
Learning A-Z – Raz-Plus ELL
OFF2CLASS
NMPED Resources:
Language and Culture Division
Equity Councils
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive
Instruction
State Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy (SSBB)
Teacher Resources
WIDA ELD Standards 2020 Edition
Spanish Language Arts Standards
My ELD Resources Padlet
NMPED Language and Culture Division
ELL Starter Tool Kit for Educators
WIDA Resources
WIDA Can Do Descriptors
SIOP 99 IDEAS & ACTIVITIES
Colorín Colorado
Centro Español de Recursos de Albuquerque
Center for the Education and Study of Diverse
Populations