Mrs. Gina Ledesma, EL Department Head

[email protected]

1.209.874.1119

• Ensure that English learners acquire full proficiency in English as rapidly and effectively as possible and attain parity with native speakers of English.

• Ensure that English learners, within a reasonable period of time, achieve the same rigorous grade-level academic standards that are expected of all students.

• Increase the percentage of EL students who achieves proficiency in English Language Arts and Math

• Increase and prepare EL students for college and career readiness

• Increase the percentage of EL parent participation

• Our team will provide parents of ELs with the following information:

• Identification as EL

• Program placement options and notification

• English language proficiency level, as determined by CELDT/ELPAC results and any local English Proficiency assessment used

• Academic achievement level and reclassification information

• At the high school level, graduation requirements and annual notification of their student progress toward meeting those requirements                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The Why of Classes for English Learners                                                                                                                                      The Why of Classes for English Learners (Spanish Version)