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SAN LEANDRO USD

835 E. 14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: 510-667-3500
Fax: 510-667-6234
Email: communications@slusd.us

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English Learner Programs

Program Description and Goals for English Learners

SLUSD provides various instructional program options tailored to meet the diverse needs of English learners across our schools. All program options guarantee access to a full, comprehensive curriculum with scaffolds and support for students at different English language proficiency levels. Each EL program supports our EL students in graduating from SLUSD ready for college and careers, fully meeting the goals of the Graduate Profile.

Structured English Immersion (SEI)

The SEI program aims to develop proficiency in English and mastery of all grade-level core curriculum standards.  Access to core content is accomplished through instructional strategies that enable English Learners to access grade-level subject matter in all academic subjects.
  • Core instruction in English language arts, math, science, and social science is taught in English via Integrated ELD.
  • Primary language support in the content areas can be provided by the teacher, bilingual paraeducator, or digital program support whenever possible.
  • All ELs receive designated ELD instruction during a protected time.
  • All students participate in activities that lead to cultural proficiency and promote a positive self-image.
  • Classroom composition is structured to strengthen opportunities for cultural and linguistic integration.
Newcomer pathway programs are also available at our secondary schools. Contact your school’s academic counselor for more information. 

Dual Language Immersion Programs (DLI)

The DLI program aims to produce bilingualism and biliteracy, grade-level academic achievement, and positive cross-cultural competencies for ELs and English-dominant students. Instruction is delivered in both English and the target language. 

  • Core instruction is provided to all students in both languages with purposeful and strategic use of both languages throughout the day.
  • Students receive daily Integrated ELD instruction across content areas as appropriate.
  • Differentiated instruction in all content areas using instructional strategies for language learners of each language.
  • All ELs in grades K-5 shall receive a minimum of 30 minutes of daily Designated ELD instruction during a protected time.
  • All students participate in activities that lead to cultural competency and promote a positive self-image.
Spanish Immersion programs are available at Jefferson, Halkin, and Washington Elementary, and Bancroft Middle School. Mandarin Immersion is available at Madison Elementary School.

Spanish Biliteracy Program

The Spanish Biliteracy program is designed with the goal to ensure English learners who are native speakers of Spanish achieve grade-level academic competency and develop high levels of English and home language proficiency and literacy. The district currently operates a Developmental Spanish Bilingual Program that designates the language of instruction for each content area by grade level.

Only available at Jefferson and Halkin Elementary schools.

Who can enroll?

All English Learners are enrolled in SEI. Newcomer pathway is an optional program with separate entrance and exit requirements.

Who can enroll?

English Learners of the target language and students who wish to learn a second language starting at Kindergarten.

Who can enroll?

This program is designed for potential English Learners who are native speakers of Spanish in K-5th grade.

Key Terms

English Learner Reclassification Criteria

Criteria 1: Summative ELPAC Overall Score of 4

Criteria 2: Teacher Evaluation (Recommendation form on Ellevation)

Criteria 3: Parent/Guardian Consultation

Criteria 4:

For 1st Grade only:
STAR Early Literacy score in the 40th percentile or higher from the previous spring or current year.

For 2nd – 5th Grade:
STAR ELA Reading score in the 40th percentile or higher from the previous spring or current year.

OR

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) ELA score of 3 or 4 (Meeting Standard) from the previous spring.

Criteria 1: Summative ELPAC Overall Score of 4

Criteria 2: Teacher Evaluation (Recommendation form on Ellevation)

Criteria 3: Parent/Guardian Consultation

Criteria 4: STAR ELA Reading score in the 30th percentile or higher from the previous spring or current year.

OR

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) ELA score of 3 or 4 (Meeting Standard) from the previous spring.

See this helpful video from some of our parents of reclassified students on how to prepare for the ELPAC!