Western Placer Unified School District - English Language Development

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English Language Development

ELD Services Newcomer Programs Elementary Programs Secondary Programs Adult Programs ELD Documents

ELD Services

Western Placer Unified School District provides many programs to support students who are learning English as a second language. Our goal is to move students through the five levels of English Proficiency quickly and thoroughly while concurrently enabling them to acquire grade level content.

Each school site tailors its English Language Development (ELD) program to meet the needs of its English Learners (EL) population while adhering to District policies, California state standards, and state and federal guidelines.

Newcomer Programs

Students who are encountering English for the first time may receive instruction at two Newcomer programs:

The Newcomer Program at Creekside Oaks Elementary School serves all qualifying district students in grades two through five. Students attend regular classes for part of their day, while receiving additional instructional support through the Newcomer Program. Students in kindergarten and first grade attend regular classes only, which provide appropriate English Language Development and support to students at those grade levels.

The Newcomer Program at Twelve Bridges Middle School serves all qualifying district students in grades six through twelve. Middle school students attend regular classes for part of their day, while receiving additional instructional support through the Newcomer Program. High school students attend regular classes at Lincoln High School, busing to Twelve Bridges Middle School for partial-day newcomer support.

Elementary Programs

English learners at the elementary sites are in regular education classrooms with teachers certified to develop their English language proficiency as well as provide comprehensive instruction in grade-level content in the core areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.

Secondary Programs

English learners at the middle schools and high schools are given content instruction by teachers certified to make their content accessible and comprehensible. Elective classes in English Language Development are also offered when necessary.

Adult Programs

English Language Development classes are offered for adults through adult education at Phoenix High School.

ELD Documents

ELD Deadlines Calendar Year 2011-2012