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The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program provides high-quality English language development instruction aligned to grade-level content standards in English Language Arts. These courses focus on helping students develop the academic language proficiency needed to be able to learn content knowledge, skills, and processes and effectively use language to communicate proficiently in mainstream courses.
These courses are designed for the rapid mastery of the English language, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. ESOL courses usually begin with extensive listening and speaking practice, building on auditory and oral skills, and support the development of reading and writing. These courses provide an explanation of grammat- ical structures of the English language, enabling students to progress from a basic under- standing of English words and verb tenses to a more comprehensive grasp of various formal and informal styles to prepare them for grade-level mainstream English courses. ESOL classes may also include an orientation to the customs and culture of the diverse population in the United States. All ESOL courses are aligned to the grade-level standards and curriculum in Grades 6-8.
ESOL students will be scheduled into English classes designed to meet their level of academic language proficiency in appropriate ways including sheltered, co-taught, single and double periods. The English Language Proficiency (ELP) levels are directly correlated with the ELP levels 1.0-4.4 on the WIDA ACCESS test.
Grade 6
English 6 for English Learners (ELs) I
ESL1014
Double Period
English 6 for ELs II
ESL 1017
English 6 for ELs III
ESL 1020
Single Period
Grade 7
English 7 forELs I
ESL1015
English 7 for ELs II
ESL 1018
English 7 for ELs III
ESL 1021
Grade 8
English 8 forELs I
ESL 1016
English 8 for ELs II
ESL 1019
English 8 for ELs III
ESL 1022
Multidisciplinary Educational Training and Support Program (METS)