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August 2026 Parents, Family, and Community News - Title III

ESL NewsletterAugust 2026 Parents, Family, and Community News - Title III

Parents Parents

Welcome to the 26-27 School Year!

A student in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program is considered an Emergent Bilingual (EB) student. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) updated the term for students from ESL to Emergent Bilingual (EB) during the 2021-2022 school year. The video linked below will explain the types of language programs available at Harmony Public schools: Link to Video in English students. Link to Video in Spanish. Link to Video in Vietnamese.

New Software to Support English Language Acquisition

For 6-12

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Read 180

Our school has partnered with HMH to provide Read 180: a reseach-based intervention program for our secondary students. It provides individualized computer instruction matching each student's precise reading level.

LPAC parent is needed

The LPAC Committee serves as the students' advocate to make certain they receive the appropriate services.

Requirements include:


  • You must have a child in our ESL program
  • Receive training (onsite review of the procedures)
  • Assist in identifying and placing students in the appropriate programs


Please contact me at the email or phone number below if you are interest in being part of the LPAC Committee.

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Family Family

Family - English Learner Family Toolkit

The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is pleased to provide this English Learner Family Tool Kit, with information on questions families may have about public schools in the United States. The following topics are covered in the tool kit:

1. Enrolling Your Child in School

2. Attending School in the United States

3. Obtaining Services for English Learners

4. Finding Additional Services for Your Child

5. Keeping Your Child Safe and Healthy in School

6. Helping Your Child With Schoolwork at Home


Please click on the English Learner Family Toolkit Link for access

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https://ncela.ed.gov/files/family_toolkit/EL-Family-Tool-Kit-All.pdf

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How to Access State Tests Results (TELPAS and STAAR)

Every student who takes the STAAR and/ or TELPAS test receives an assessment Report Card that helps parents see where their child is doing well and where he or she may need extra help.
Texas Assessment Website
Enter your child's FIRST NAME and either their Social Security Number , their State Assigned Number (S-Number), or their Texas Student Data System (TSDS) as well as their date of birth. Click Go.
​ Understanding the STAAR and TELPAS Report Card
Watch this video for a detailed look at what's inside the STAAR Report Card and how to use it.
Understanding Your Child's Score

Understanding Your Child's Score

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Community Community

Community

Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, animal and pet care, transportation, legal help, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here:

FindHelp.Org

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Karla Calvillo-Salinas - ESL Coordinator HSE Austin

Email: kcalvillosalinas@harmonytx.org
Phone: (512) 693-0000 Ext. 206

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