ELD

At Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School, our English Language Development (ELD) program supports multilingual learners through a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), providing targeted, individualized instruction to ensure academic and social success.

Students are identified for ELD services through the Home Language Survey during enrollment. Those indicating a language other than English at home are assessed using the WIDA Screener to determine eligibility. Progress is monitored annually with the ACCESS for ELLs assessment, measuring growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Instruction, aligned with WIDA English Language Development Standards, is delivered in small group settings to facilitate meaningful language acquisition.

Our ELD program reflects a commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching, fostering a supportive and language-rich environment where every student can thrive.

Supporting your child's English as a Second Language (ESL) development at home can be enhanced with various online resources. Here are some valuable tools and websites designed for parents of elementary ESL students:

Colorín Colorado
Provides bilingual resources offering tips on helping your child learn to read, succeed in school, and acquire a new language.

TeachersFirst: Ideas and Resources for Parents of ESL/ELL Students
Offers downloadable materials for teaching reading, including vocabulary lessons, word pictures, literacy lists, and reading passages.

BrainPop ESL
An educational platform featuring animated content that supports ESL learning through engaging movies, quizzes, and interactive activities.

Duolingo
A free language-learning website and app suitable for elementary and middle school students, offering interactive lessons to build English proficiency.

ESL KidStuff
Provides printable lesson plans, flashcards, worksheets, songs, and classroom readers tailored for young English learners. 

These resources can assist you in creating a supportive and engaging language-learning environment at home for your child.