English Language Development (ELD) Instruction
English language development (ELD) means instruction designed specifically for English learners to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
In accordance with the California Education Code, the Lancaster School District provides Comprehensive ELD to all English learners in grades K-8, including students with disabilities, in all language acquisition programs, and in every school.
Comprehensive ELD includes both Designated and Integrated ELD, and ensures that English learners have access to the core academic content standards, including the English language development standards, while becoming proficient in English.
DESIGNATED ELD is instruction provided during a time set aside in the regular school day for focused instruction on the CA ELD standards to assist English learner students to develop critical English language skills necessary for academic content learning in English.
INTEGRATED ELD is provided to throughout the school day and across all subjects by all teachers of ELs. The CA ELD Standards are used in tandem with the CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy and other content standards to ensure students strengthen their abilities to use English as they simultaneously learn content through English. Meaningful access to the core curriculum (e.g., reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies) is a key component in ensuring that ELs acquire the tools to succeed in general education classrooms within a reasonable length of time.