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  📚 Academic Support
(Tutoring & Office Hours)
(Tutoring & Office Hours)
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the following support options:
🏫 On-Campus Support
🏫 On-Campus Support
Teacher office hours (check syllabus or ask teacher)
ELD Lunch Tutoring in the library with the bilingual aides
Check out this link for other tutoring locations on campus
đź“Ś Students struggling in any class should contact their teacher within 48 hours of receiving a low grade.
 📝 Homework Help Tools
Students can use the following tools to support learning:
ELA Khan Academy – Khan Academy offers free English Language Arts practice that helps students improve reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills.
Students can:
Practice reading comprehension
Strengthen grammar and sentence structure
Build academic vocabulary
Get instant feedback on answers
Khan Academy is great for English Learners because you can work at your own pace, repeat lessons as needed, and review explanations when you get something wrong. It’s a safe, pressure-free way to build confidence and improve your skills.
Quizlet – Quizlet is a free study tool that helps students review vocabulary, key terms, and important concepts using flashcards and interactive games.
Students can:
Practice vocabulary words
Study definitions and examples
Use “Learn” mode for guided practice
Test themselves before quizzes or exams
Quizlet is especially helpful for English Learners because it builds academic vocabulary and allows students to review as many times as needed.
Grammarly – Grammarly is a free writing tool that helps students check grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence clarity.
Students can:
Catch grammar and spelling mistakes
Improve sentence structure
Strengthen word choice
Get suggestions to make writing clearer
Grammarly is helpful for English Learners because it explains errors and offers corrections, helping students learn while they revise their writing.
Duolingo - Duolingo is a free app and website that helps students practice language skills (English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, etc.) through short, interactive lessons.
Students can:
Strengthen reading and listening skills
Practice vocabulary and sentence structure
Improve pronunciation
Learn through quick, game-like activities
Duolingo is especially helpful for English Learners because it allows students to build language skills in a fun, low-pressure way at their own pace.
Flexi - Flexi is a free AI tutor on CK-12 that helps students with math, science, and social studies questions. You can ask a question and get a step-by-step explanation to help you understand the concept — not just the answer.
Socratic - Students take a photo of a question or type it in. Provides step-by-step explanations and resources. Great for math, science, history, and English.
🎓 College & Career Resources for EL Students
🎓 College & Career Resources for EL Students
English Learners are fully capable of meeting A–G requirements and attending four-year universities.
Resources Include:
Resources Include:
Students are encouraged to begin planning early and ask questions often.
🎓 Scholarships Specifically for English Learners
🎓 Scholarships Specifically for English Learners
✨ Ellevation Scholarship - For All Seniors
✨ Ellevation Scholarship - For All Seniors
A national scholarship specifically for current or former English Learners graduating high school. Awards are typically $2,000 for college expenses. EL students who have been in an ELD/ELL program and plan to enroll full-time at a college/university or vocational school are eligible to apply.
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✨ English for Heritage Language Speakers Scholarship Program - For students to consider after they graduate from college
✨ English for Heritage Language Speakers Scholarship Program - For students to consider after they graduate from college
Deadline: August 13th
Funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), the English for Heritage Language Speakers Scholarship Program covers tuition and provides a modest monthly stipend to native speakers of other languages who are seeking the opportunity to achieve professional proficiency in English for pursuing a career in the U.S. government. Preference will be given to native speakers of Arabic, Dari, Hausa, Hindi, Igbo, Mandarin Chinese, Pashto, Persian Farsi, Punjabi, Somali, Swahili, and Urdu who have English skills at level 2+ on the ILR scale.
🎓 Fastweb Scholarship Search
🎓 Fastweb Scholarship Search
A large national database where students can filter for scholarships that match their background, interests, and goals — including opportunities for English Learners, first-generation students, and language majors.
đź”— https://www.fastweb.com/scholarships
🎓 Shelly Spiegel-Coleman 2026 Scholarship Application
The LACOE MAP Leadership Network Scholarship Awards is offering a $1,000 scholarship for 2026 graduating seniors.
Eligibility Requirement: High School bilingual senior who is planning to enroll in courses leading towards a teaching or counseling credential addressing the needs of English learners through the promotion of Bilingual Education.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhwytARH_89Kr7uHKIhdYn3gspQYG3Jjv0DhpxcvA7XoQj9w/viewform
🎓 Daniel Carlos Herrera Memorial 2026 Scholarship
LACOE MAP Leadership Network Scholarship Awards is offering a $1,000 scholarship, the Daniel Carlos Herrera Memorial Scholarship.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfn1mPEdsKzF8BLwHwxygYh7ivl3TBqlrhmvZjYtlkLVlHmMw/viewform
đź“Ś Helpful Scholarship Search Tips for EL Students
đź“Ś Helpful Scholarship Search Tips for EL Students
Use Fastweb or the College Board BigFuture scholarship database to search using keywords like “English learner,” “ELL,” “multilingual,” or “bilingual.”
Check with your school counseling office for local community scholarships—many districts offer awards specifically for students who have participated in programs such as ELD.
Explore opportunities for students with immigrant or refugee backgrounds or first-generation college goals.
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