English Language Development (ELD)
There are two full-year elective courses offered to Bilingual Learners (English Language Learners, or ELLs). Students are placed in ELD classes from their most recent ELPAC scores, Reading Inventory scores and/or most recent SBAC scores in English. All Designated Bilingual Learners take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) exam in the Spring.
There are two full-year elective courses offered to Bilingual Learners (English Language Learners, or ELLs). Students are placed in ELD classes from their most recent ELPAC scores, Reading Inventory scores and/or most recent SBAC scores in English. All Designated Bilingual Learners take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) exam in the Spring.
Two courses offered to 6-8th grade Bilingual Learners:
Two courses offered to 6-8th grade Bilingual Learners:
- ELD - Developing/Beginner - for newer to English Bilingual Learners
- ELD Advanced - for Long Term Bilingual Learners
Students in ELD classes focus on skills needed to succeed in all their classes. ELD Standards include (1) Interacting in Meaningful Ways, (2) Learning About How English Works and (3) Using Foundational Literacy Skills. ELD lessons incorporate the ELD Standards by supporting students in four major skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing and are designed to give students more practice in each area. Skills are taught through protocols including, but not limited to, Academic Conversations, Structured Language Practice and Collaborative and Guided Reading strategies.
Students in ELD classes focus on skills needed to succeed in all their classes. ELD Standards include (1) Interacting in Meaningful Ways, (2) Learning About How English Works and (3) Using Foundational Literacy Skills. ELD lessons incorporate the ELD Standards by supporting students in four major skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing and are designed to give students more practice in each area. Skills are taught through protocols including, but not limited to, Academic Conversations, Structured Language Practice and Collaborative and Guided Reading strategies.
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