- Lalaine Perez, Executive Director, Ext. 181501
- Patricia Pimentel, Coordinator, Ext. 181523
- Dr. Nancy Rojas, Coordinator, Ext. 181525
- Olvia (Angie) Amador, District Biliteracy Resource Teacher, Ext. 181506
- Reina Galvez, District Biliteracy Resource Teacher, Ext. 181552
Belief Statement about Multilingual English Learners:
We believe that ALL Multilingual English Learners can acquire English, achieve high academic success and be college and career ready. This is a shared responsibility of all educators. All levels of the schooling system have a role to play in ensuring the access and achievement of our Multilingual English Learners. To carry out this mission, the Chula Vista Elementary School District emphasizes the following principles:
- Social Emotional Learning
- Assets-based and Inclusive Instruction
- Collaborative Learning and Communication
- Rigorous and Rich Instruction with Scaffolds
- Comprehensive ELD tied to Content
- Data-driven Decisions and Monitoring
- Parent-Community Engagement
- Supportive Systems
Department Mission:
The District’s Shared Vision and Values are the foundation for the Department's Mission: Offer quality language programs to ensure opportunities to develop multiliteracy for all students.
- Monitoring system to ensure the required progress in English proficiency and mastery of grade level standards is attained by all English Learners.
- Broad commitment and leadership devoted to language acquisition and multiliteracy by all District staff.
- Unity of purpose in site implementation of programs for language acquisition and development.
- Sufficient resources for quality curriculum, leadership, staffing, and professional growth needs.
- A District-wide data collection system to ensure quality education for all second language learners.
- Full inclusion of parents/community in the educational process and program planning.
Multilingual Services and Support:
- Language and Literacy Programs for Multilingual Learners (Dual Language Immersion and Structured English Immersion)
- Newcomer Services and Support
- Title III Programs and Services
- Professional Learning on Comprehensive English Language Development (ELD)
- Professional Learning on Spanish Language Development (SLD)
- EL Instructional Assistant Support
- Language Census
- English Language Proficiency Assessments (ELPAC)
- California Spanish Assessment (CSA)
- District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC)
- English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Multilingual English Learner Master Plan:
CVESD's Multilingual English Learner Master Plan is aligned to the California English Learner Roadmap and was developed in collaboration with teachers, administrators, staff and parents. The Master Plan is a framework and guide for implementation of services and support for our Multilingual English Learners. To view a copy of the plan, please download the MEL Master Plan located in the document container at the bottom of this page.
Web Resources
The English Language Development (ELD) Standards were adopted on November 7, 2012, by the State Board of Education.
The ELD Standards help guide curriculum, instruction, and assessment for English Learners who are developing the English language skills needed to engage successfully with state subject matter standards for college and career readiness.
- To view a copy of the English Language Development Standards for California Public Schools, please click here.
- ¡Colorín colorado! A bilingual site for families and educators of English language learners: click here.
- Californians Together. Visit the website to access publications and policies regarding English Learners. Please click here.