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English Learner Development

The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is committed to educating our English Learners in order for them to become proficient in English as rapidly as possible so they can have success in the academic programs available to all students.
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES USED TO SUPPORT ELLS IN THE CLASSROOM

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES USED TO SUPPORT ELLS IN THE CLASSROOM

  1. Scaffolding to build background knowledge in all content areas
  2. Interactive and engaging lessons that provide meaningful, relevant, and intellectually challenging experiences.
  3. Vocabulary rich lessons 
  4. Integration of EL specific learning program (Lexia English)
  5. Value and build on a student's primary language and culture and other forms of prior knowledge
  6. Develop content knowledge and use of academic English
  7. Examine texts and tasks used for instruction to identify challenging language for English Learners
  8. Lead learners to analyze text features and functions
  9. Highlight and discuss language resources
  10. Observe students to see how they use language resources
  11. Adjust group instruction or work with individual students to provide support.
  12. English Learner Identifying Characteristics Chart:  What teachers/students can do at each level.
ENGLISH LEARNER CONTACTS
Deanna Zappia Cabral, ELD/ELA Coordinator
Chistopher George, Director, Educational Services
Parent Advisory Committees

Parent Advisory Committees

ELAC - English Learner Advisory Committee
California schools with 21 or more English Learners are required to establish a functioning English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) on programs and services for English Learners.
The purpose of the ELAC (or subcommittee, if appropriate) is to advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for ELs and the School Site Council on the development of the Single School Plan for Student Achievement. ELAC also assists the school on other tasks listed below. The ELAC assists in the school’s needs assessment and the school’s annual language census (R-30 Report).
 
DELAC - District English Learner Advisory Committee
San Ramon Valley Unified School District has 51 or more English Learners enrolled; therefore, the district has established a functioning District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) on programs and services for English Learners. DELAC provides district-wide input on programs for English learners.
 
DELAC Meetings 2024-25
 
Date
Agenda/Minutes  
Presentation Links
Location
Time

September 26

 

District Board Rooms

3:30 to 5:00

November 21

 

District Board Rooms

3:30 to 5:00

January 23

 

District Board Rooms

3:30 to 5:00

March 20   District Board Rooms

3:30 to 5:00

May 15  

District Board Rooms

3:30 to 5:00

 
  • Agendas will be posted before each meeting.
 
DELAC Member List
 
 

2023-24 DELAC Meetings

 
Date
Agenda/Minutes  
Presentation Links
Location
Time
September 21, 2023
District Board Rooms
3:30 to 5:00
November 16, 2023
CANCELED
 
 
January 25, 2024
 
Los Cerros Middle School
Professional Development Center (PDC)
3:30 to 5:00
March 21,
2024
Los Cerros Middle School
Professional Development Center (PDC)
3:30 to 5:00
May 23,
2024
District Board Rooms
3:30 to 5:00