English Learner (ELS)
As the largest school district in Orange County, Capistrano Unified School District recognizes the richness that many cultures and languages bring to our schools and our communities. Our commitment to engaging students in meaningful, challenging, and innovative educational experiences is reflected in our work to promote biliteracy and bilingualism. We believe this important work does not only mean supporting the language development of our English Language Learners (EL) but also paving their way to fully and meaningfully access and participate in high levels of learning in all content areas.
EL Master Plan
CUSD's EL Master Plan has been developed to align to the
guiding principles of the CA EL Roadmap. This approach
ensures that our District's policies and practices are
coherent, articulated, and have the primary objective of
supporting the needs of our English Learner students and
families.
guiding principles of the CA EL Roadmap. This approach
ensures that our District's policies and practices are
coherent, articulated, and have the primary objective of
supporting the needs of our English Learner students and
families.
PARENT RESOURCES
English Learner Parent Presentation
DELAC Meetings 2024-2025
| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Thursday, December 5, 2024 |
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 | Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
DELAC Meetings 2023-2024
DELAC Meetings 2022-2023
DELAC Meetings 2021-2022
LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRAMS
ENGLISH LEARNER FAQS
Who is identified as an English Learner?
An EL is a TK–12 student who, based on the results of the English Learner Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), has not developed listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiencies in English sufficient for participation in the regular school program.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
Executive Director, State and Federal Programs
Dr. Rowena Mak
Director II, Language Acquisition
Director II, Language Acquisition
K-12 ELD Instructional Coach
Vannia Rodriguez
Bilingual Staff Secretary
Bilingual Staff Secretary
Alicia Cabrera
Bilingual Intermediate Office Assistant
Bilingual Intermediate Office Assistant
Special Projects and Grants Technician
Claudia Ortega-Sanchez
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison
Carmen Ortega
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison
