English Language Learners

English Learner Program

English learners (ELs) are one of the fastest-growing student populations in U.S. schools. Under federal Title III law, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), students whose primary or home language is other than English and qualify for English learner services are to receive specialized language development instruction in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

The English Learner Program is designed to support students to achieve high academic levels in English in order to meet the same challenging state academic content standards that all students are expected to reach by accessing and engaging in rigorous, deep, and accelerated learning.

The Ashland School District uses a variety of research-based approaches for educating English learners, depending upon both the age of the students and the level of English proficiency. Students at the elementary level receive English Language Development (ELD) instruction via ELD Pullout and the secondary students via an ELD Class Period.

Oregon English Language Learner Program Report
The Oregon English Language Learner Report is an annual publication required by law (ORS 327.016), which reports on financial information for English language learner programs, the objectives and needs of students eligible for and enrolled in an English language learner program, as well as provides information on the demographics of students in English language learner programs in each school district. Annual reports dating back to 2014-15 are available by emailing Reza Norouzian, or Josh Rew.