Mission Statement:

Our mission is to implement research-based instructional approaches to ensure English Language Learners attain English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening and have meaningful access to state standards.

Services for Multilingual Learners:

The David Douglas School District values and celebrates the rich language diversity of our students and families.  More than 60 languages are heard in the homes of our families with Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese as the four most widely spoken.  DDSD serves approximately 2,200 Multilingual Learners (MLLs) with specific instruction in English Language Development and Sheltered Instruction.  Our highly trained Language Development Specialists (elementary) and English Language Development Teachers (secondary) work in each of our schools with the goal of helping all MLLs achieve proficiency in English and academic success in all content areas.

What is the ML/EL Plan?

Our Multilingual/English Learner (ML/EL) District Plan outlines how we support students learning English. It ensures every student gets the language help they need to thrive in the classroom while meeting all federal and state education standards.

View details of the ML/EL District Plan (Google Doc)

This plan helps our district show how we support multilingual and English learners across seven key areas:

1. Identification of Multilingual English learners
2. Instructional programming and staffing
3. Assessment and progress monitoring
4. Monitoring exited students
5. Equitable program access
6. Family engagement and communication
7. Program evaluation

District Multilingual Programs Staff: