English Learners
Accelerating English acquisition through Structured English Immersion
Accelerating English acquisition through Structured English Immersion
English Learners (ELs) have the opportunity to accelerate their acquisition of English by participating in the Structured English Immersion (SEI) program. Estrella High School embraces every opportunity to support success in all academic areas.
Our goal is for all English learners to become fully proficient in all domains of the English language (Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking) and to master state standards for academic success as quickly as possible.
For more information about our English Learner Program, please contact:
Elvia Guevara
EL Program Director
elvia.guevara@leonaschools.comA home language survey is used as part of the enrollment process to determine if the new student will take the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA). This test measures how well a student knows English, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
All students who qualify for English learner services will take AZELLA annually to monitor progress. Students classified as English learners shall be offered language development support through one of the approved SEI Models from the AZ Department of Education. (A.R.S. §15-756.01)
Leona Group Schools currently offer the following English Learner Programs
Students reclassify from English Language Development services when they score Proficient on the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA).
Students who enter our school with limited English language experience can expect to exit the program (reclassify) within 5-7 years. Students who enter with English language experience may only need a few years of additional support in English Language Development.
Contact our EL Program Director for more information about our English Learner Program.