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Language Testing

  • Upon enrollment for the first time to a Texas public or charter school, all students are required by the state to complete a Home Language Survey that will answer two questions [19TAC §89.1215 (b)]:

    Question 1: What language is used most often in the home?

    Question 2: What language is used most often by your child?

    If the response to either question is a language other than English, your child will need to get language testing through the district. See below for details. 


Steps to Determine Eligibility of Language Services

  • If the response to either question above is a language other than English, these are next steps:

    Step 1

    Your child's campus will contact you to schedule a language testing appointment. The Language Testing Center is located at 901 N. Britain Rd.  

    Step 2

    Your child will be given a state-approved English language proficiency test. 

    Step 3

    Your child's campus will communicate the language testing results to determine eligibility of language services. 

    Step 4

    If your child is eligible for services, the campus will be contact the parent with next steps. 


Irving ISD Rising Newcomers

The Elementary Team recognizes exemplary newcomers across the district through the Rising Newcomer Initiative. The first recipient of the award was Dylan Recinos who was recognized for his hard work, dedication, and progress made this school year!