All students new to Texas or the United States must complete a Home Language Survey upon registering for school.
Students for whom a parent indicates a language other than English on any part of the home language survey, will be required to complete a language assessment in our department offices.
Services
- Provide oral language assessment (English and Spanish (Only for Spanish speakers) for students new to Texas schools (PK to 12th grade)
- Explain and recommend the Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs as an integral part of the school instructional system
- Provide parent and family community service information
Documents to bring for language testing
- Home Language Survey (HLS)
- Prior school withdrawal Forms
- Parent/guardian form of identification
- Student birth certifcate
Scheduling a Language Assessment
- Upon registering a student new to Birdville (new to Texas / country, transfer students from other Texas districts, and returning to Birdville students), campus personnel will schedule an appointment for language testing if applicable and student educational history
- Parents may contact department offices with any questions at 817-547-5418