What is ELD?
ELD stands for English Language Development. It is available to students who are identified as an English Learner.
ELD stands for English Language Development. It is available to students who are identified as an English Learner.
Goals of the English Learner Program in DCJESD
Goals of the English Learner Program in DCJESD
Develop fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and to ensure proficiency in the district’s core curriculum as quickly and effectively as possible.
Have equal access to the curriculum provided for all students and equal opportunity for academic achievement.
Develop cross-cultural understanding.
In Dry Creek, the unique needs of EL students are met in a variety of ways
In Dry Creek, the unique needs of EL students are met in a variety of ways
Teachers are GLAD trained through Project GLAD®. It is a model of professional development dedicated to building academic language and literacy for all students, especially second language learners.
Students are provided targeted instruction through both whole group and small group lessons in their classroom.
If needed, students are pulled out of class for small group or 1:1 instruction focused on developing their English language.
