ESL: English as a Second Language

The Elementary ESL Program serves students who are emerging in their understanding of English and speak a language that qualifies them for English language support. Their instruction includes linguistic accommodations. The goal of the Elementary ESL program is to accelerate English proficiency as they learn grade-level content. The ESL program is offered at all campuses throughout the District. This program is offered at all campuses throughout the District.

SET: Structured English Teacher Services

Structured English Teachers (SETs) work directly with elementary-level ESL students who are refugees, unschooled refugees, or asylees, and speak a language other than Spanish. These EB students have been in the country less than 2 years and have documented interrupted formal education of 1 or more years. SET teachers embed linguistic accommodations and use ESL best instructional practices to accelerate English language development and grade-level content mastery.