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ELD Literacy Support 2 5th-8th (1539)


Grade Range:
 5–8
 Course duration:
 One-period, one-semester course; may be repeated for credit
Notes:
 Concurrent enrollment in the student’s English Language Development course is required
Course Description:
 This support class is designed for the non-English-proficient secondary student or the student whose education has been interrupted. This class provides an introduction to and intensive practice in English and the development of basic literacy skills.

The class also serves to introduce the basics of other academic disciplines and to orient students to the United States’ school system and make them feel welcomed in our multicultural society. Course content addresses the state-adopted CA ELD Standards 2012 in tandem with the CA ELA/ELD framework 2014. This class supports ELD Level 1, 2, or 3 courses.

Teachers of this course must hold a credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing instruction of English learners.

State Course Code(s):
 9104 - English Language Development
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Amplify ELA/ELD
California Department of Education 2012 ELD Standards and 2014 ELA/ELD Framework (website).
California Practioners’ Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities (PDF document)
English Learner Toolkit of Strategies (website)

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