The Newcomers English Language Development courses are designed to provide instructional opportunities for secondary level recent immigrant students with little or no English proficiency. The development of communicative competence occurs through targeted lessons based on students' needs.

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Students enrolled in English Speakers of Other Languages I (ESOL I) continue to increase and refine their communication skills. The seven strands of this course mirror the essential knowledge and skills for English language arts and reading, which are intended to be integrated for instructional purposes and are recursive in nature. Strands include the four domains of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and their application in order to accelerate the acquisition of language skills so that students develop high levels of social and academic language proficiency.

Students enrolled in English Speakers of Other Languages II (ESOL 2) continue to increase and refine their communication skills. The seven strands of this course mirror the essential knowledge and skills for English language arts and reading, which are intended to be integrated for instructional purposes and are recursive in nature. Strands include the four domains of language (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and their application in order to accelerate the acquisition of language skills so that students develop high levels of social and academic language proficiency.

This course provides ESL students with the necessary knowledge and skills required for successful adaptation to a new community and educational environment. Students will learn skills to navigate through social situations, such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, cultural awareness, etc.

This course is designed for the native Spanish-speaking students who are conversant in their native language but need improvement in the grammatical and writing skills. Emphasis will be placed on reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills. Course work will be done at an accelerated pace, covering two years' work in one year and receiving two high school Credit.