Bilingual Office
A bilingual education program aims to provide eligible students the opportunity to acquire the English language skills necessary for successful participation in an English-only instructional program.
English Learner Programs @ Kennedy:
1. Secondary Newcomer Program with Primary Language Instruction
2. Accelerated Program for Long-Term English Learners
3. Language and Literacy in English Acceleration Program
4. Mainstream English Program
All Master Plan programs are designed to meet the following state and Federal expectations:
- Assist ELs in acquiring English as effectively and rapidly as possible, as demonstrated by meeting state ELD standards per District Progress Benchmarks for ELs.
- ELs are provided access to the District’s core program as demonstrated by mastering state grade-level content standards per District Progress Benchmarks for ELs.
Master Plan programs incorporate one or more of the following research-based instructional services designed to support the second-language acquisition or provide access to grade-level content:
- English Language Development (ELD as a core content subject for ELs only.)
- Content-based ELD
- Primary Language (L1) instruction
- Specially Designated Academic instruction in English (SDAIE)
- Primary Language (L1) support
LAUSD Instructional Program Options for English Learners in Secondary Schools
LAUSD Reclassification Criteria Chart
English Learner Advisory Committee- ELAC
For additional information on the Bilingual Program contact:
Rocio Prado
Rocio Prado
Bilingual Office located in the upper A building between rooms A205 & A207
Office hours:
12:00 p.m. - 3:26 p.m.
Monday - Friday
