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Summary of language Programs:

The English Language Development program is the common program for all NUSD schools serving English Learners. In addition to this program, NUSD also offers a dual language immersion program in Spanish at Schilling Elementary and supports high school students to be awarded the Seal Seal of Biliteracy. Below is a description of each of these programs.

English Language Development

As students enroll in school, they are given a home language survey. In this survey, a parent may indicate that the student and family speak a language other than English at home. As a result of the survey, a new student will be given a language assessment. As a result of this assessment, a student may be identified as in need of English Language Development services.  Below is an overview of these services.

  • Designated ELD - This is protected time during the day for multilingual learners to focus on the English Language Development Standards in a way that is in response to or in preparation for their other classes, such as English, Math, Social Studies, and Science. In schools with a high number of English Learners, we are supporting ELD using a program called SEAL. Please read more about SEAL here. 

  • Integrated ELD - All classes and teachers are expected to integrate the English Language Development Standards and CCSS ELA/Literacy Standards into their planning and instruction. This ensures that all students are supported to read, analyze, discuss, and create a variety of texts.

California State Seal of Biliteracy 

The State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) was established to recognize high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Please read more information about SSB here.

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