2023 Early Childhood Summer School

  • LISD provides a 17 day, Early Childhood Summer School for English Language Learners (ESL & BIL) entering 2023-24 kindergarten and first grade focusing on developing greater proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

    Who can attend Early Childhood (EC) Summer School?

    English Language Learners (ESL and BIL) students currently enrolled in PK4 and Kindergarten bound for 2023-24 Kinder and First Grade who have accepted and receive either ESL or Bilingual services during the 2022-23 school year are eligible to participate in this optional, free program. While these students are not required to participate, districts are required to provide the program.

    How much does EC Summer School cost?

    It is FREE. It is offered at no cost to the students who choose to participate. 

    Who can participate in EC Summer School?

    Students entering kindergarten and first grade for the 2023-24 school year who currently participate in a Bilingual class or receive ESL services qualify to attend EC Summer School.

    How do I register my child for Early Childhood Summer School?

    Invitations to register for EC Summer School are emailed only to the parents of eligible students by the end of March 2023. Parents must submit their child's EC Summer School registration via the Skyward Family Access Summer School forms to register their child to participate. The registration form in Skyward will close by the end of April 2023.

    When will 2023 EC Summer School registration be available? 

    EC Summer School student registration will be available in Skyward Family access for EC Summer School eligible students from March 24 – April 28, 2023. 

    If my child is eligible to enroll in EC Summer School, do they have to participate?

    No, program participation is optional and FREE for eligible Emergent Bilingual (ESL & BIL) students currently enrolled in PK4 and Kindergarten only. Receiving the email with the registration link means your child is eligible to participate for FREE.

    Will I receive a packet with my student's EC Summer School campus and teacher information if they enroll?

    Yes, parents who say YES to attending EC Summer School will receive an information packet before the last day of school in May with their child’s summer school location, summer school teacher assignment and more info about the program.

    Locations:

    Participating students will be assigned to their location depending on where they live in LISD.

    1. Central Elementary in Lewisville
    2. Peters Colony Elementary in The Colony
    3. Lillie J. Jackson Early Childhood Center in Lewisville

    Dates: Wednesday May 31 - Friday, June 23, 2023; 17 instructional days; June 19th is a Holiday in observance in Junteenth 

    Hours: 8 AM - 3:05 PM daily, including Fridays

    Meals: Yes, FREE breakfast and lunch are provided daily

    Transportation: Yes, FREE bus transportation provided for students who are at least 5 years old

    • 4-year-olds may NOT ride the bus

    Parent Orientation: Virtual May 30; 5:30-6:30 PM  

    Parent/Student Night: In Person June 20; 6:00-7:00 PM

    Early Childhood Summer School Contact: ecprograms@lisd.net