ELD
MISSION STATEMENT
ELD stands for English Language Development. ELD courses cover the 9th-12th grade California State ELD Standards. Students are engaged in daily activities which help them develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English. ELD Language Arts courses focus on listening and speaking skills while ELD Literacy courses focus on reading and writing skills.
Goals
Develop literacy and language skills that empower students to make informed choices.
Challenge all students to think critically and deeply about themselves and the world.
Provide opportunities to develop a sense of community and belonging.
Inspire intellectual curiosity to promote lifelong learning for citizens of a rapidly-changing global society.
Course Offerings
ELD 1 Language Arts and ELD 1 Literacy
ELD 2 Language Arts and ELD 2 Literacy
ELD 3 Language Arts and ELD 3 Literacy
ELD 4 (supports English Language Learners who are also taking English I)
Resources
Free language learning lessons for students and families at duolingo.com