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Oakland Unified School District

Programs

ELL Instructional Programs

OUSD instructional programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) prepare students to understand and use academic English proficiently and succeed in a multilingual world. We support ELLs to reach their full potential with research-based programs that are:

  • Designed to address the needs of each ELL subgroup;
  • Aligned with the rigor of the CCSS, NGSS, California ELD Standards and California ELA/ELD Framework;
  • Driven by the Essential Practices for ELL Achievement.

Parents: Which describes you?

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I want my child to have ELL supports in an English ONLY Setting

ELAP

English Language Acceleration Program (ELAP)

Base program for all schools serving ELLs

 

My child has been in the US for less than 3 years

Newcomer Programs

Newcomer Programs

Programs for students that have been in the US for less than 3 years

I want my child to be fully bilingual and biliterate

Dual Language Programs

Dual Language Programs

Programs for students who wish to be fully bilingual and biliterate

 

Side-by-side comparison of the programs

Family Guide to Requesting Language Programs

Please use the following links for the Family Guide to Requesting Language Programs:

English  Spanish   Chinese

Arabic   Vietnamese