Overview
All students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) receive services that emphasize listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.
We have a number of English as a Second Language (ESL) magnet schools where LEP students work with an ESL teacher. Students spend part of the school day with their ESL teacher and then join their grade-level classmates for traditional classroom experiences.
As students work on their English skills, ESL teachers help them integrate English learning into all areas of curriculum, both during one-on-one learning and in the classroom.
Magnet school teachers and staff have special training in multicultural education and encourage LEP students to share their heritage and culture. This fosters friendships and a sense of belonging for all students.
ESL Instruction is based on both the Colorado Academic Standards and Colorado English Language Proficiency frameworks. Implementation of research-based methods by our highly qualified instructors and paraprofessionals contributes to measurable growth in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as in all content areas.