Milpitas High School

Program for English Learners

The Program for English Learners serves students who are not yet fluent in one or more domains of the English
language: Speaking, Listening, Reading, or Writing. These students come from varied language backgrounds and
cultural experiences, and are encouraged to continue developing their primary language skills in order to become
fully bilingual. English Learners are placed in appropriate English Language Development (ELD) and Specially
Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) classes based on language ability, academic ability, and grade
level. The Program Coordinator creates an individual plan for each student ensuring access to the core
curriculum. Students may also be placed in mainstream classes with certified teachers using SDAIE strategies and
differentiated instruction. EL students are able to simultaneously complete graduation requirements and A-G
requirements while participating in the Program for English Learners. Students move through levels at their own
pace and are encouraged to attend summer school for enrichment in order to accelerate the acquisition of English.
Students who have been in U.S. schools for more than four years are considered Long Term English Learners
(LTEL) and additional interventions have been put into place to help them reach fluency and exit the program.
SDAIE English
English I (CSU/UC)
English II (CSU/UC)
English III (CSU/UC)
English IV (CSU/UC)

9th graders only

10th graders only (LTEL option available)
11th graders only (LTEL option available)
12th graders only (LTEL option available)

SDAIE History
Geography
World History(CSU/UC)
U.S. History (CSU/UC)
Government (CSU/UC)
Economics (CSU/UC)

all grade levels- offered in summer only

10th graders and 11th/12th as needed
11th graders and 12th as needed
12th graders only
12th graders only

SDAIE Science
Integrated Science
Biology (CSU/UC)

all grade levels by language ability

all grade levels by language ability

SDAIE Math
Common Core Math I
Common Core Math II
Common Core Math III

all grade levels by Math ability

all grade levels by Math ability
planned for 2016-2017

ELD Course Offerings based on language level of student and may be repeated for credit
ELD B, C, D, E (English Credit)
ELD B*, C*, D*, Read 180, Connections II, Connections III, Connections IV (Elective Credit Only)
ELD Intro to Math (Elective Credit Only)

Initial
CELDT
Level

Continuing
Student
Placement
Criteria

ENGLISH

SUPPORT

MATH

SCIENCE

HISTORY

ELECTIVE

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Early
Beginning

Little to no
verbal skills

ELD B

ELD B*
(System 44)

ELD
Intro to
Math*

SDAIE
Integrated
Science

ELD C

ELD C*

SDAIE
Math

SDAIE
Integrated
Science

SDAIE
Math

Beginning

Early
Intermediate

Completed
ELD B/
Teacher
recommended
Completed
ELD C /
Teacher
recommended

Required
ART

PE/Elective

Required
ART

PE/Elective

SDAIE
Biology

SDAIE
History
(accord. to
grade
level)

Art/PE/
Elective

ELD D

ELD D*

Completed
ELD D/
Teacher
recommended

ELD E
(extended 5
period)

ELECTIVE

SDAIE
Math

SDAIE
Biology

SDAIE
History
(accord. to
grade
level)

Art/PE/
Elective

Early
Advanced

Completed
ELD E/
Teacher
recommended

SDAIE
English
(accord. to
grade level)

Connection*
or
Read 180*

Math

Science

SDAIE
History
(accord. to
grade
level)

Art/PE/
Elective

LTEL
(Long Term
English
Learners)

More than 4
years in U.S.
schools

Extended 5th
period English
(80 min. per
week)

ELECTIVE

Math

Mainstream
Science

SDAIE
History

Intermediate

*Elective Credit Only

Mainstream
Elective