Emergent Bilingual/English Language Learner students have a home language other than English and are not yet English proficient. DSISD offers both ESL (English as a Second Language) and Spanish Bilingual Programs. The ESL Program is implemented beginning in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The Bilingual Program, according to state regulations, is offered throughout the elementary grades. 

Dripping Springs Elementary hosts the dual-language one-way bilingual program for DSISD. Gomez and Gomez One-Way model means only native Spanish speakers are hosted in the program. The goal of the dual-language program is for students to leave fifth grade proficient in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. 

Contacts

Yvonne Boullosa, DSE Assistant Principal (512.858.3717)

Marcia Holsonbake, DSISD ESL/Bilingual Program Coordinator (512.858.3090)