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Instructional Program

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Instructional Program

Plano ISD teaches the district curriculum in both English and Spanish according to the Two-Way Dual Language Immersion program model.

  • The program launched with Pre-K and Kindergarten in the 2024–25 school year.

  • It will expand each year to the next grade level until students complete 5th grade.

Language Allocation

  • Pre-K through 5th grade:

    • 50% of instruction is in Spanish

    • 50% of instruction is in English

  • Each content unit concludes with a “bridge” activity that helps students:

    • Build linguistic understanding

    • Expand vocabulary in the opposite language

Program Structure and Goals

  • The Two-Way Dual Language program is a choice program that integrates:

    • English-proficient students

    • Spanish-speaking students

  • Students remain in the program through 5th grade.

  • The program supports students in:

    • Developing oral and cognitive academic language in both English and Spanish

    • Mastering grade-level knowledge and skills in all elementary content areas

  • Program Goal: All students become bilingual and biliterate.

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Parent Information Meetings

Enrollment for the 26-27 school year will begin on March 23rd. We would love for you to join one of our two-way dual language parent meetings if you are interested in your child becoming bilingual and biliterate. 

We are no longer holding weekly meetings for the 26-27 school year. You may contact Talle Gomez at talle.gomez@pisd.edu to set up an individual meeting. The weekly meetings will begin again in Spring of 2027 when enrollment for the 2027-2028 school year begins.

Additional Information about two-way dual language participation:

1. We enroll students in our two-way dual language program when they are in prek and kindergarten. 

2. Parents/Guardians must do their online enrollment before attending the parent meeting.

3. Parents/Guardians must attend one parent information meeting in order to be considered.

4. Parents/Guardians who confirm interest using the form provided in our parent information meeting will be notified if their child has a seat in the program.

Plan Ahead for 2026–27
Information about upcoming parent information meetings will be shared soon.

Steps to Enroll in the Two-Way Dual Language Program

  1. Register your child in Plano ISD.

  2. Attend a required parent information meeting.

  3. Receive placement information.

    • You will receive either a confirmation of a seat or a notification that your child has been placed on the waitlist.

Need Assistance?

If you are interested in the program or have questions, please contact:

Talle Gomez
Executive Director of Multilingual Services
Plano ISD

Frequently Asked Questions