Supporting my Child
Resources for Parents
Tips for Families with Emergent Bilingual Students
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Links for Parents
Association for Library Service to Children
Offers book recommendations for readers Kindergarten to grade 8.Bartolo
Literacy activities and games available in English and Spanish.Brainpop
Information available in Spanish - Brainpop EspanolAnimated Educational Site for Kids with content available in the areas of: Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
Brainpop ELL
English language learning program comprised of short, animated movies as well as games, quizzes, and interactive features.Children’s Books
Information available in SpanishMaterials for families and some free downloadable primary children’s books.
Colorín Colorado
Information available in SpanishLiteracy tips for all ages and recommended book lists for middle to high school age.
Duolingo
Information available in multiple languagesA free language-learning website and app for elementary and middle school students.
English Learner Family Toolkit (PDF)
Information for families about public schools in the U.S.ESL Writing Wizard
Create handouts to practice writing on lined paper.Family Learning Center
A collection of free family-led learning experiences and activities for ages three to twelve.Fun Brain
Online books and learning games.Grocery Store Literacy for Preschoolers
Information available in SpanishEasy ways to build literacy and math skills while at the grocery store.
Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
Information available in SpanishHead Start and Early Head Start programs for early childhood education.
How Stuff Works
Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.Kindergarten English Language Arts Tips
Information available in SpanishTips for parents to help their child develop reading and writing skills outside of the classroom.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Kindergarten
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of kindergarten in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in First Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of first grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Second Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of second grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Third Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of third grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fourth Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of fourth grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Fifth Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of fifth grade in mathematics and English language arts.
PBS Kids
Educational games and videos for primary age students and resources for parents.Reading Rockets: English Language Learners
Resources for teachers and parents to help young students with reading.ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator
A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.RockALingua
Practice Spanish vocabulary through song.Sesame Street Bilingual Learning Resources
Information available in SpanishBilingual resources such as a family activity guide and videos for young children.
Scholastic
Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels.Spanish Playground
Bilingual resources such as games, poems, songs, and videos.Story Place Preschool online books
Information available in SpanishOnline books and activities for preschool children.
Stuart Stories
Writing story prompts for students to read and practice their writing skills.Talking Counts
Information available in SpanishPractical ideas on how to build a child's vocabulary and background knowledge.
TexQuest
Digital resources for students and families.Texas Association for Bilingual Education
Parent resources in Spanish to help young children in different subjectsThe 50 Best ESL Resources for Kids
ESL websites, games and activities, and videos for young children.The LISA Academy English Language Learner Program
Resources for parents such as articles, websites, and journals.The National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
Some information available in SpanishFamily articles and resources on how to help your young child.
The Spanish Experiment
Read along books available in Spanish and English.Unite Literacy
Books to read in English and Spanish.Brainpop
Information available in Spanish - Brainpop EspanolAnimated Educational Site for Kids with content available in the areas of: Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology.
Brainpop ELL
English language learning program comprised of short, animated movies as well as games, quizzes, and interactive features.Duolingo
Learn over 30 languages online or app in short lessons.English Media Lab Homepage
Exercises for all emergent bilingual students including grammar and pronunciation exercises, vocabulary videos, and interactive quizzes.English Online Resources
List of resources to learn English and grow in areas of listening, speaking and writing.ESL Games World
List of interactive links for ESL students to learn across different content.Family Learning Center
A collection of free family-led learning experiences and activities for ages nine to twelve.How Stuff Works
Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.Fun Brain
Online books and learning games.Learn That Word
Review a list of Green and Latin morphemes, meanings, and sample words and definitions.Parent Guide to Student Success in Sixth Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of sixth grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Seventh Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of seventh grade in mathematics and English language arts.
Parent Guide to Student Success in Eighth Grade
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn by the end of eighth grade in mathematics and English language arts. ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.
Scholastic
Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels.TexQuest
Digital resources for students and families.Duolingo
Learn over 30 languages online or app in short lessons.English Media Lab Homepage
Exercises for all emergent bilingual students including grammar and pronunciation exercises, vocabulary videos, and interactive quizzes.English Online Resources
List of resources to learn English and grow in areas of listening, speaking and writing.ESL Games World
List of interactive links for ESL students to learn across different content.High School English Parents’ Guide to Student Success
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn in high school in English language arts.
High School Math Parents' Guide to Student Success
Information available in SpanishAn overview of what a child will learn in high school in mathematics.
How Stuff Works
Articles broken down by subject along with games, quizzes, and videos.Learn That Word
Review a list of Green and Latin morphemes, meanings, and sample words and definitions.ReadWriteThink: Comic Creator
A variety of fun, interactive writing activities, including the Comic Creator. Students can fill in comics with their own words and storylines.Scholastic
Educational books and activities for students of all grade levels.TexQuest
Digital resources for students and families.Virtual Tours of Famous Museums
Video tours of museums from London to Seoul.Programs for Emergent Bilingual Students
When a child is identified as an emergent bilingual student, the child is placed in either a bilingual program or an ESL program. For more information about these programs, select the appropriate brochure, below:
Bilingual Education Program Brochures
English as a Second Language Program Brochures
Guidance for Parents
As a parent/guardian of an emergent bilingual student, review the links below to learn about enrolling your child as well as your rights regarding your child's education access and programming in Texas public schools.
Pre-K
Some schools provide a prekindergarten program for 3-year-olds, and some for 4-year-olds.For a full list of eligibility requirements for free public school kindergarten, visit For Information about students served through special education and the identification process for emergent bilngual students to be dually served in Bilingual Education or English as a Second Language (ESL) program visit: For Information about parenting, childcare and education, assistance programs, as well as the health and development of young children from birth until kindergarten visit:
Assessments
Emergent bilingual students take the same subject tests as all other students in Texas.STAAR - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
TELPAS - Texas English Language Prociency Assessment System For information on how parents can prepare their child for TELPAS:
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