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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. 
 

PARENT RESOURCES

English Learner Parent Presentation
 

DELAC Meetings 2021-2022

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Thursday, May 12, 2022

DELAC Meetings 2022-2023

Tuesday, August 16, 2022
  • Minutes
  • Agenda
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023

DELAC Meetings 2023-2024

Thursday, October 12, 2023
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024

DELAC Meetings 2024-2025

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025

LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRAMS

Structured English Immersion (SEI) with language support
 
 
 

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

Executive Director, State and Federal Programs
 
Dr. Rowena Mak
Director II, Language Acquisition
 
K-12 ELD Instructional Coach
 
Vannia Rodriguez 
Bilingual Staff Secretary
 
Alicia Cabrera
Bilingual Intermediate Office Assistant
 
Special Projects and Grants Technician
 
Claudia Ortega-Sanchez
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison
 
Carmen Ortega
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison
 
Bilingual Special Programs Liaison