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, utilize their primary language to support learning, be proud of their heritage, and feel supported while they are navigating middle school.

Emerging students enroll in 1-2 ELD class periods each day as their language arts and history class.  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 that includes 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 language level of the student that will most help the student succeed. 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 the level of language proficiency and recommended accommodations for each student. 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.