ELD - High School

Central Valley School District proudly supports ELLs at Central Valley High School, Ridgeline High School and University High Schools. Students are assigned to an English Language Arts-aligned ELD class based on their language proficiency level. Our district offers three levels of ELD classes; Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. Some students who have completed the Advanced course but have yet to transition out of the program are placed on a case by case basis into a grade level English Language Arts class while continuing to be monitored by the ELD teacher/specialist.

High School ELD Program:

The ELD teacher/specialist works with counseling staff to determine the best placement in classes in order to assure ELL success and on-time graduation. The ELD teacher/specialist also works collaboratively with ELLs, their parents/guardians, and the counseling staff about a student’s academic achievement throughout their class schedule and progress toward graduation and college/career readiness.
The ELD teacher/specialist teaches all three levels of ELD courses offered; Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. Depending on student numbers, multiple sections of any of the levels may be offered.
Students are supported in their high school classes by the ELD teacher/specialist working with content area teachers to modify and accommodate with instructional strategies and materials.
The ELD teacher/specialist provides input on accommodations for standardized testing for graduation purposes (Smarter Balanced and End-of-Course tests in ELA, Math and Science).
The ELD teacher/specialist administers required language proficiency tests, both the placement test and the required annual test (WIDA).
The ELD teacher/specialist maintains accurate records in accordance with OSPI and Title III requirements.
When high school students who have transitioned (scored Proficient on the WIDA) experience challenges with their classes or need help arranging for credit retrieval, they or their parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the ELD teacher/specialist or their counselor for additional academic support.
The ELD teacher/specialist encourages and, when needed, facilitates ELLs to participate in the full range of a high school experience, e.g., intramural and extracurricular activities, sports, drama, music, the arts, and community service/leadership.
The value of biliteracy is emphasized and promoted, including encouraging ELLs to take a World Languages Competency Assessment in their primary language. A passing score on this test allows up to 4 elective credits towards graduation and a possible Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma.