Purpose

The District Plan for Services to English learners has been revised to provide educational staff and the community with up-to-date information regarding the legal requirements for English learner programs. These programs include Structured English Immersion, English Mainstream with Support, Mainstream, English Language Development (ELD), Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), and Primary Language Support.

This plan explains and guides the placement, assessment, reclassification, and monitoring practices for English learners. It addresses the programmatic needs of staffing, staff development, parent involvement committees, and implementation of instruction and curriculum.

A common understanding of goals, definitions, and procedures helps ensure that English learners receive consistently implemented services designed to meet their linguistic and academic needs.