ESL (English as a Second Language) and LEP (Limited English Proficiency) are other terms used in this program.

The English Learner Program * covers all eligible kids from kindergarten to 12th grade. This program is for children whose mother tongue or native language is not English but children who are learning English. Teachers and semi-experts help students complete the course through listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. 2017-2018 The teacher and semi experts of the program are as follows. Penny Hamlin, Gabriel Aspar, Jane Hanschett, Karen Nelson, Scott Hall and Chandra Oshima

Elementary school: Elementary school cooperates with classroom students to determine the best way to meet the needs of the students. This may include personal or group guidance provided by ELL teacher. ELL support staff can also instruct students individually or in groups using materials and guidance provided by the classroom teacher. Supplemental experts can also work in the classroom under the guidance of a classroom teacher.

Secondary: At the secondary level, you will teach various levels of ELL courses as needed to serve students. Classes are also available for students who need academic course assistants.

Test: A student who evaluates the ELL program every year and judges the progress situation in acquiring English skills. Evaluation (ELL ACCESS 0) covers the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing

For details of the ELL program, please click here to view the service plan to be submitted to the Department of Education and Early Development, Alaska every year.

* ESL (English as Second Language) and LEP (English Proficiency) are other terms used in this course.

Various students who do not understand English, such as English learner (ELL), English learner, English as a second language (ESL), limited English ability (LEP), non-native English, bilingual student, heritage language Terminology is used. , A bilingual student and a minority student. "English Learners" was first used by Mark LaCelle-Peterson and Charlene Rivera in 1994 (LaCelle Peterson and Rivera, 1984). English learners are superior to others, but they are controversial. English speaking people are also people who learn English. Students whose mother tongue is English also learn new vocabulary. Minority students are also often used to describe this population. But according to Mr. Wright, "There is concern about the use of the term minority because in the United States more and more schools and communities, most students use" minority "languages"

"Cultural and linguistic diversity" is an educational term used to define students that the US Department of English Education has registered in non-English ability (NEP) or limited English proficiency (LEP) educational programs. This term is also used to identify students in families and communities where English is not the primary language of communication. These students speak multiple languages ​​and come from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds. The term most commonly used by educators to explain these students is "English Learner" (ELL). English is also used as the second language (ESL). Both CLD and ELL are used in this suite, but "cultural and linguistic diversity" (CLD) is recommended as different student needs are more than learning English.