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ELD - Elementary

Students in grades 6–8 who have not yet reached Proficient on the WIDA ACCESS assessment may be recommended for the comprehensive ELD program at North Pines Middle School (NPMS).

 

NPMS provides a supportive environment where students can:

  • Build their English language skills
  • Use their home language to support learning
  • Celebrate and share their culture and heritage
  • Get support as they adjust to middle school
 

Students receive ELD services based on their English proficiency level.

 

Emerging students take 1–2 ELD class periods each day. These classes replace their language arts and history classes.

 

Progressing/Developing students take 1–2 ELD class periods each day in addition to a grade-level language arts class.

 

All ELD students follow a full middle school schedule. They have access to classes and activities such as:

  • Music
  • Physical education (PE)
  • Art
  • Sports
  • Clubs and other activities

Small Classes and Individual Support

ELD classes are small, allowing students to receive more individual instruction and support.

The ELD Specialist works closely with classroom teachers and other school staff. They help adjust lessons, assignments, and teaching strategies based on each student's English language level and learning needs.

Students who receive special education services can receive those services while also receiving ELD support.

Academic Learning Plans

Whether a student attends NPMS or another CVSD middle school, each student who receives ELD services has an Academic Learning Plan.

 

The plan includes the student's English language proficiency level and recommended accommodations. ELD Specialists, school counselors, and teachers use the plan to help support the student's academic success.

 

If a student is having academic challenges, parents or guardians, teachers, and counselors are encouraged to meet with the ELD Specialist. Together, they can review the student's Academic Learning Plan and identify ways to support the student's individual needs.

 

This support is also available to students who have recently reached Proficient status and are transitioning out of ELD services.

 
For more information about the middle school program, please contact an MS program staff member listed here.
 
Elementary ELD