Nacogdoches ISD’s Bilingual and English as a Second Language Department received the 2022-23 Promising Practice Award last week during the Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement conference in Corpus Christi.
The award recognizes and celebrates the contributions made by the department headed by Dr. Evelyn Sauceda, NISD’s Executive Director of Bilingual and ESL, and the development of the “Alianza Conexión Hispana Advisory Committee,” a groundbreaking initiative that aims to enhance communication, representation of parents and stakeholders, and participation within our district.
Sauceda, Maria Almendarez, Maria Marquez and NISD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo were on hand to receive the award.
Using a collaborative and innovative approach, Sauceda and the Bilingual and ESL Department have accomplished a number of goals while seeking to create more opportunities for students, families, school staff, and community members to actively participate in the school district's decision-making process, developing an open environment where every voice can be heard and every opinion matters, and bridging the gap between parents, students, community members and existing school committees.
The award spotlights the district’s commitment to creating an environment that prioritizes inclusivity, participation and continuous growth.