The primary mission of the district's World Languages program is to meet the educational needs of each student whose native language is not English (Bilingual/ESL) and those of English speaking students who are learning a language other than English (LOTE).
Vision
World Languages will be a premiere department that collaborates to ensure second language learners experience rigorous and highly relevant learning in every classroom, every day.
Mission
Collaboratively ensure that all AISD students experience a rigorous and highly relevant learning experience in every classroom, every day.
Beliefs
- We believe that relationships built through skillful and thoughtful communication are the foundation of effective instruction.
- We believe that English learners should have equal access to the curriculum.
- We believe that our department is a point of trust with parents.
- We believe that a positive work environment fosters student success.
- We believe that all students should have the opportunity to acquire languages and experience cultures.
Department of World Languages
Enterprise Centre
690 E Lamar Blvd Ste 150
Arlington, TX 76011
Fax Number: (682) 867-4669
World Languages Staff
Director |
Delisse Hardy |
(682) 867-7449 |
Secretary |
Briseida Hernandez |
(682) 867-7449 |
Title III Compliance Clerk |
Aracely Acevedo |
(682) 867-7702 |
Lead Specialist |
Dr. Ruth Martin |
(682) 867-4600 |
Lead Specialist |
Debbie Strand |
(682) 867-4608 |
Instructional Specialist |
Doris Campbell |
(682) 867-7746 |
Instructional Specialist |
Dr. Isabelle Williams |
(682) 867-7444 |
Instructional Specialist |
Mariela Gomez |
(682) 867-4602 |
Instructional Specialist |
Lydia Ramos |
(682) 867-7349 |
Instructional Specialist |
Tammy Edwards |
(682) 867-7443 |
Instructional Specialist |
Erica Littlejohn |
(682) 867-7439 |
Instructional Specialist |
Hugo Martinez |
(682) 867-7338 |
Instructional Specialist |
Jeff Cowman |
(682) 867-7740 |
Instructional Specialist |
Esmeralda Cartagena |
(682) 867-7447 |
Instructional Specialist |
Nilsa Gonzalez |
(682) 867-1929 |
Instructional Specialist |
Beatriz Zamora |
(682) 867-7436 |
Language Placement Center Staff
Coordinator |
Dr. Grace Del Valle |
(682) 867-7435 |
Language Placement Center Clerk |
Michelle Carone |
(682) 867-7430 |
Testing Clerk |
Adriana Lopez |
(682) 867-7438 |
Testing Clerk |
Lorena Ballou |
(682) 867-7441 |
BIL/ESL Clerk |
Whitley Nino |
(682) 867-7392 |
Family Engagement Liaison |
Ana Ramirez |
(682) 867-4601 |
Immigrant Specialist |
Martina Nieto |
(682) 867-0825 |
Resources
- Chapter 89
- Colorin Colorado
- ELPS
- English Learner Portal
- ESC 11
- Instructional Materials
- LPAC Resources
- Region 20 LPAC Resources
- Spanish Language Arts and Reading and English as a Second Language TEKS
- Supporting EL's in Texas (TEA)
- TEA: Languages Other Than English
- Texas Gateway & ELPS Resources
- TexQuest