What is the purpose of an ESL program?
• An ESL program develops competence in English.
• An ESL program prepares the students to be successful in all academic subjects.
• An ESL program emphasizes the mastery of English language skills, as well as, mathematics, science, and social studies, using research-based methodologies appropriate for second language acquisition.
Who is eligible for an ESL program?
• Students in prekindergarten through high school who speak or hear a language other than English in their home and who are learning English are eligible.
• Students will be assessed in language proficiency and based on their results, a recommendation for placement will be made by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), and parent permission will be required for participation.