English as a Second Language at Humble ISD
It is fundamental to the program to instill confidence, self-assurance, and a positive identity with the students' cultural heritages. In an ESL program, a cooperative effort between the content area and ESL teacher facilitates the progress to independent functioning in the general education program addressing the student’s linguistic, affective and cognitive needs.

PreK-5th Grades

Elementary English as a Second Language (ESL)
When an elementary student registers within Humble ISD and lists another language other than English on their Home Language Survey, their English level is tested with standardized evaluations. If identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP), the student is given the option of participating in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. The Elementary ESL program provides English instruction to our English Learners (ELs) through pull-out or in-class instruction with an ESL-certified teacher. Certified ESL teachers instruct students in English only. Teachers use second language strategies, scaffolding techniques and accommodated lesson based on English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) to help students understand the content in English. Students in grades 2-5 may exit the program if they demonstrate proficiency in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as measured by state exit criteria.

6th-12th Grades

Secondary English as a Second Language (ESL)
When a secondary student registers within Humble ISD and lists another language other than English on their Home Language Survey, their English level is tested with standardized evaluations. If identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP), the student is given the option of participating in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. The Secondary ESL program provides English instruction to our English Learners (ELs) through either 1) English 1 or 2) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for certain eligible students provided by a teacher certified in ESL and language arts and/or instruction in the general education content areas by teachers trained in sheltered instruction. Teachers use second language strategies, scaffolding techniques and accommodated lesson based on English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) to help students understand the content in English. Students in grades 6-12 may exit the program if they demonstrate proficiency in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as measured by state exit criteria.