English as a Second Language (ESL) is designed to provide English instruction to second language learners. Students in pre-kindergarten through high school who speak or hear a language other than English in their home and who have difficulty in English are eligible.

The ESL program emphasizes mastery of English language skills to enable students to communicate effectively and therefore, participate equitably in school. Integrating language and literacy skills across the curriculum provides students with the opportunity to acquire a high level of literacy and fluency in English while continuing to develop their native language. The ultimate goal of the ESL program is for students to participate successfully in the mainstream curriculum while becoming independent and creative thinkers in an increasingly complex society.
 

The ESL program provides instruction that develops oral and written comprehension and reading and writing in English. An ESL program uses the academic and cultural experiences of the student as a platform to provide the appropriate instruction in English. As the ESL student develops competence in English, he/she becomes more successful in all academic subjects.
 

One of the requirements of enrollment in Texas schools involves filling out a Home Language Survey. To be eligible for the ESL program, that survey must state that the child and/or some other member of the household speaks a language other than English. Please contact the program coordinator, Brenda Sanford, at 903-567-6521.
 

Administrative Offices:

225 W. Elm St.
Canton, TX 75103

Phone: 903-567-4179
Fax: 903-567-2370

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