MISSION: The mission of the English Language Development (ELD) Program is to provide high-quality language instruction and related services to the Multilingual Learners (MLs) in Bladensburg High School and their families; to ensure that the rights of MLs are protected and that federal, state, and district regulatory requirements are met; and to ensure MLs are prepared to participate fully in all educational opportunities in a culturally responsive environment.

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VISION: The ELD program will prepare MLs to effectively use English language skills and academic strategies to successfully and confidently participates in all activities in the school, community, and beyond.

The ELD program provides the English language instruction required by law for identified MLs in Bladensburg High School. All ELD teachers design lessons targeting the linguistic developmet of our MLs in all language domains. The ELD program also collaborates with other content-area teachers to advocate for, administer accommodations and classroom supports, and interpret data on the linguistic needs of our students.