Students in the Multilingual Education Program in the Central Kitsap School District access grade-level academic content and English language Development through participation in their mainstream classrooms at the students’ home schools. Explicit English language instruction is delivered in small groups or ELD classes by teachers specifically trained in the field of second language acquisition and instructional strategies for language learners. Classroom teachers provide English language instruction throughout the day to ensure access to core content. Trained paraprofessionals provide additional support.
Students are screened for English Language Services using registration information from the Home Language Survey. Washington State uses the WIDA Screener as a placement tool. The WIDA screener tests reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Once a student has been qualified for the multilingual learner program, they will be tested each year to determine their progress in English proficiency using the WIDA Access or WIDA Alternative following OSPI guidelines. These results are shared with families yearly.
Focus on Language Development
Central Kitsap School District follows the guidelines of the State of Washington and the Supportive Mainstream Model. More information about the State Multilingual Education Program is available here.
More Information
For more information about our Multilingual Learner Program, please contact Anne DeHan at 360-662-1040 ext. 1724 or [email protected].