English Language Development (ELD)

Department Mission

 
To provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment where students can: 
  • Develop the English language competency needed to succeed in an academic setting 
  • Build the confidence and language skills required to interact socially with mainstream students and adults 
  • Adapt to their new culture while embracing their own heritage 
  • Acquire the resourcefulness needed to improve their lives personally and professionally and advocate for themselves 
ELD in Middle School

Other Important Links

 

About the ELD Staff

 

About our ELD Courses

 

 

ELD 1

Mr. Merkle

 

ELD 2

Ms. Fuhrman

 

 

ELD 3

Ms. Debord

 

METS Reading

Ms. Fuhrman/ Mr. Levi

 

 

US Culture

Mr. Merkle

 

 

ESOL students cooperating on a task

ELD students cooperating on a task