District English Language Education Programs and Services

  • Sheltered English Immersion Program

    Participating Grades:  1 to 12 (Grades 1-8, Levels 1, 2; Grade 9-12 Levels 1, 2, 3)

    Participating Schools:  All schools

    This program is designed to successfully prepare students to transition to regular program classes after two years. In grades 9-12, this program is designed to successfully prepare students to transition to regular program classes after 3 years. All instruction in these classes is in English, as are all texts and instructional materials.

    English as a Second Language Services

    Participating Grades:  K to 12

    Participating Schools:  All schools

    Limited English proficient students who are in regular education classes receive ESL services until they demonstrate English language proficiency and are able to complete grade-level curriculum without language support.