ELD - Middle School

Students in grades 6-8 who have not reached a Proficient level on the  WIDA ACCESS are recommended for the comprehensive ELD program at North Pines Middle School (NPMS). NPMS offers students a school environment where they can build English skills, use their primary language to support learning, be proud of their heritage, and feel supported as they navigate middle school.

Emerging students enroll in 1-2 ELD class periods each day as their language arts and history classes.  Progressing/Developing students enroll in 1-2 ELD class periods each day in addition to a grade-level language arts class. All ELD students participate in a full middle school schedule, including access to music, PE, art, and a variety of sports and activities. 

ELD class sizes are small, so students receive more individualized instruction and support. The ELD specialist collaborates with all staff to scaffold and modify instruction and assignments based on the student's language level, which will most effectively support the student's success. Students needing special education services are able to access these services in conjunction with ELD services. 

Whether ELLs attend NPMS or another CVSD middle school, each student has an individual Academic Learning Plan, which is used in collaboration with school counselors and the teachers of each ELL. This plan identifies each student's language proficiency level and recommended accommodations. Whenever ELLs experience academic challenges (including students recently achieving proficient status), parents/guardians, teachers and/or counselors are encouraged to meet with the ELD Specialist to review the student’s Academic Learning Plan and collaboratively address the students’ individual needs. 

For more information about the Middle School ELD Program, please contact an MS program staff member listed here.