DCSD ELD Information
The Douglas County School District provides World-Class educational programming to English Learners (ELs). English as a Second Language (ESL) programming provides social and academic language support for all ELs to become engaged learners who communicate effectively and think critically. English Learners, with the support of parents, students, staff, teachers, and the community will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be responsible citizens who contribute to a global society.
The mission of the Douglas County School District English as a Second Language Program is:
• To foster English language proficiency so that students may access a strong liberal arts education and core body of curriculum
• To cultivate the essential skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in English language learners
• To maintain high educational expectations for students at all levels of language learning by fostering the skill of critical thinking
• To help students apply learning in all content areas by supporting the acquisition of social and academic English language skills
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