The Diamond Bar High School English Language Development (ELD) Program is designed to support multilingual learners in developing academic English proficiency while achieving success in rigorous, grade-level coursework.
Our program focuses on:
Accelerating English language acquisition
Ensuring access to core academic content
Supporting graduation and A–G completion
Promoting reclassification to Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) status
Preparing students for college and career readiness
Providing opportunities to immerse into a variety of cultural events
We believe multilingualism is an asset. Our goal is not only English proficiency, but academic empowerment and confidence across all subject areas.
The ELD team collaborates closely with counselors, teachers, instructional aides, and families to monitor progress and provide targeted support.
📚 ELD Course Pathways
For students at the Emerging level of English proficiency.
Focus areas:
Foundational academic vocabulary
Listening and speaking development
Basic reading and writing skills
Structured language supports
For students developing English proficiency.
Focus areas:
Expanding academic language
Paragraph writing and structured responses
Academic discussion skills
Reading comprehension strategies
For students approaching proficiency.
Focus areas:
Argument writing
Academic discourse
Complex text analysis
Discipline-specific vocabulary
📊 Placement & Reclassification Criteria
Students are identified as English Learners based on:
Home Language Survey
Initial ELPAC assessment results
Placement into ELD courses is determined using:
ELPAC proficiency level
Reading and writing data
Academic history
Counselor input
Reclassification to RFEP Status
To be reclassified as Fluent English Proficient (RFEP), students must meet the following criteria:
Achieve a 4 on the Summative ELPAC
Receive a C or better in their English class
Pass a Basic Skills Test or receive a 3 or higher on the CAASPP test Junior year
Parent consultation and notification
Reclassification is a significant achievement and indicates a student is fully prepared for academic success without ELD course support.