Bilingual Programs

Dual Language Education Model

This model is designed to develop high academic achievement in two languages and bilingual and biliterate proficiency. Students in this model include Emergent Bilinguals (EB), Reclassified English Proficient, and Initial English Proficient (native English speakers) students. A minimum of 50% to a maximum of 80% of daily instruction in Spanish is provided, depending on the grade level. The English learners receive English language development (ELD), and the native speakers of English receive Spanish language development (SLD) instruction, where content instruction is scaffolded in interactive and meaningful ways through research-based strategies.

Indigenous/Heritage Bilingual Education Model

This model is designed to support and revitalize a student’s native language and culture through oral and/or written language instruction. Students in this model include Emergent Bilinguals (EB), Reclassified English Proficient, and Initial English Proficient (native English speakers) students. English Learners receive one hour of their target language and one hour of English Language Development (ELD). The EL students acquire English language development (ELD) instruction from a TESOL-endorsed teacher in interactive and meaningful ways through research-based strategies.  

English Language Development Services

The instruction in the English Language Development program model focuses on teaching English to English Learners.   A TESOL-endorsed teacher guides the students receiving ELD instruction in interactive and meaningful ways through research-based strategies.

The goals of ELD are:

  • Provide English Language Learners (ELs) with equal access to education.

  • Develop English language proficiency following the WIDA Language Development Standards.

Bilingual Programs and ELD Services at BPS

  • Algodones Elementary School (K-3)

    • English Language Development services in all grade levels

    • Keres Heritage Bilingual Education for the Pueblo of San Felipe 

  • Bernalillo Elementary School (4th -6th)

    • English Language Development services in all grade levels

    • Two Way Dual Language Immersion Program (English-Spanish) in all grade levels

    • Keres Heritage Bilingual Education for the Pueblo of Santa Ana.

  • Bernalillo High School (9-12)

    • English Language Development services in all grade levels

    • Keres Heritage Bilingual Education for the Pueblos of Cochiti, Santa Ana, and Santo Domingo.

  • Cochiti Elementary and Middle Schools (K-8)

    • English Language Development services in all grade levels

    • Spanish Heritage Bilingual Education

    • Keres Heritage Bilingual Education for the Pueblo of Cochiti

  • Placitas Elementary School (K-5)

    • English Language Development service for all EB students

  • Santo Domingo Elementary and Middle Schools (K-8)

    • English Language Development in all grade levels

    • Keres Heritage Bilingual Education for the Santo Domingo Pueblo

  • Spartan Learning Academy (7-8)

    • English Language Development services in all grade levels

    • Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Program (English-Spanish) for Spanish Language Arts and Social Studies in Spanish

    • Keres Heritage Bilingual Education for the Pueblo of Santa Ana

  • W.D. Carroll Elementary School (K-3)

    • English Language Development services in all grade levels,

    • Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Program (English-Spanish) in all grade levels

    • Keres Heritage Bilingual Education