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Welcome to Emergent Bilingual Programs

  • The Emergent Bilingual Programs Department designs, guides, and monitors quality programs for emergent bilingual students.


    The goals of the Fort Worth ISD Emergent Bilingual Programs Department are:

    • All students who enter the Fort Worth ISD in grades PK-5 placed in a Bilingual program reach full proficiency in both English and Spanish within five to seven years, pass all state-required academic tests, and develop sociocultural competence.
    • All students who enter the Fort Worth ISD in grades PK-8 placed in an ESL program reach full proficiency in English within five to seven years and pass all state-required academic tests.
    • All students who enter Fort Worth ISD in grade 9 or above and are placed in an ESL program meet graduation requirements in four years, including passing all state-required academic tests.

    The Emergent Bilingual Program Department envisions emergent bilinguals achieving high levels of language proficiency and content knowledge so that they will be prepared for success in college, careers, and community leadership.

  • FWISD Staff: Visit the Emergent Bilingual Programs Department Help Center for instructional resources, information about professional learning opportunities, help with obtaining DL or ESL certification, and answers to frequently asked questions.  

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Contacts

  • Dr. Marie Mendoza
    Executive Director of Emergent Bilingual Programs
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department 
    817-814-2424

    Vanessa Cuarenta
    Elementary Director of Emergent Bilingual Programs  
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department 
    817-814-2421  

    Dr. Lizabeth (Liz) Garza-García
    Secondary Director of Emergent Bilingual Programs  
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department 
    817-814-2422    

    Luis Berzoza
    Dual Language Coordinator 
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department
    817-814-2430

    Nathalia Maldonado
    Dual Language Coordinator 
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department
    817-814-2426

    Carminia Moreno
    Dual Language Coordinator 
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department
    817-814-2414

    Marisa Silva
    Dual Language Coordinator 
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department
    817-814-2425

    Lori García
    ESL Coordinator
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department 
    817-814-2414       

    Natalie Ross
    ESL Coordinator
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department 
    817-814-2432  

    Patricia Tuma 
    ESL Coordinator
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department 
    817-814-2429

    Joy Wilson
    ESL Coordinator
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department 
    817-814-2431  

    Meghan Wells
    Academic Language Specialist
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department   
    817-814-2408

    Emergent Bilingual Family, Parent, & Community Coordinator 
    Emergent Bilingual Programs Department   
    817-814-2433

    Martha Garza
    Executive Director Administrative Assistant
    817-814-2413  

    Laura Jiménez
    Elementary Administrative Assistant
    817-814-2414