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Arizona State law requires that English language learners participate in 4 hours of English Language Development (ELD instruction on a daily basis).

English Language Instruction
Arizona State law requires that all English Development classes be focused on students gaining English language proficiency as quickly as possible. English Language Development classes must use specific strategies, practices, methods and materials designed to help each child learn English.

Expectations
The expectations for the English Language Learner students are to fully transition into regular academic classes, meet appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion, and to graduate from high school.

Determination of Proficiency
The student's English proficiency is determined by administering a test called the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA). It is usually given when the student first enrolls in school. Students are retested annually to measure progress in English. If the results of this test show that a student is at the limited English proficiency level, the student qualifies for placement in English Language Development classes. A student must obtain a score of "proficient" to exit the ELD classes and move into regular academic content classes.

Parent Rights
We know that this new law may represent a  change for your student. It is also important for you to know that parents have the right to decline these services. Should you have questions or concerns, please call your school and ask to speak with the principal.

girls holding bookELEMENTARY ELD Program
At the elementary level, four hours of English language development are instructed two different ways:

  • Self-contained ELD classrooms
  • 2x2 program taught by a certified ELD itinerant teacher in partnership with the regular classroom teacher

SECONDARY ELD Program
Mesa Public Schools has designated four classes at the secondary level that address the ELD four hour requirements according to the Arizona English Language Learner Assesment (AZELLA) proficiency level.