Bagdad is a Two-Way DLE, Kinder-5th grades and One-Way in PreKinder

Two-Way Dual Language
Supports “two languages” groups of students to become bilingual, bi-literate, and socio-culturally competent. For example, both Spanish-speaking and English-speaking students learn in both languages. LISD implemented this approach in the fall of 2014 at Reed Elementary and the next year at Whitestone, beginning in Kinder. In the fall of 2018, LISD began implementation in Kinder at Bagdad and Knowles. In 2020 LISD added the program in middle school at Henry and Danielson.

One-Way Dual Language
Supports “one language” groups of students to become bilingual, bicultural, and bi-literate. For example, students whose primary language is Spanish learn in English and Spanish. Since 2009, LISD has been implementing this approach for students whose primary language is Spanish and who are not yet proficient in English upon entering school. Currently, PreKinder is the only grade level that remains a One-Way program.

DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM