| ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) |
The Structured English Immersion Program at Wright Elementary District is a simultaneous program providing instruction in English and the core curriculum. The instruction is appropriate for students learning English as a new language. Students are taught all aspects of English language skills (listening/speaking, reading, and writing), and will also be taught academic subjects using sheltered instructional methodology for children who are learning English. Instruction is overwhelmingly (90%-100%) in English. Instructional materials are written in English. Some materials and instruction in the student's primary language may be used for support and clarification of concepts. The classroom teacher provides English language development (ELD) instruction.
Students receive additional support for the development of their English language skills through pullout program. An ELD teacher and Instructional Assistants provide an average of 1 1/2 - 2 hours of English language development a day using the Hampton Brown Into English program. Students are grouped based on language proficiency and age for this pullout program.