Multilingual Learners
The California English Learner Roadmap from the California Department of Education aligns four principles to guide the work of districts around multilingual students. These four principles guide the work that OAUSD is doing to ensure equitable access and achievement for our multilingual students and has provided a foundation for our work. As a district, we have adapted and expanded on them to meet the needs of our students.
Assets-Based Education: Schools and educators foster asset-oriented environments grounded in sociocultural competence
Students are valued for who they are and what they bring to the classroom. Teachers acknowledge that every student comes to school with a different skill set and with different backgrounds. This information is utilized to help the whole class learn and grow. Our classrooms value and build upon students’ cultural and linguistic assets.
Rigorous Academics: Students engage in academically rigorous learning that cultivates high achievement
Students are provided a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that meets the high expectations of OAUSD. Teachers utilize strategies that support the development of the English language and are infused with critical thinking, problem solving, and high-leverage vocabulary.
Systematic Support: Our sites provide systematic supports that are infused with data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, and capacity building for staff
At the district and site level, staff members are focused on providing resources to support multilingual students and to build the capacity of educators. Our staff is provided with research-based professional learning opportunities that focus on the linguistic needs of students as well as cultural proficiency, data, Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and more.
Alignment & Articulation: Programs are articulated and aligned in order to best prepare students to be college and career ready
Our multilingual students are provided access to a full curriculum that is standards-based at all grade levels, regardless of their English proficiency. Additional support is provided based on student needs.
To learn more download the OAUSD Multilingual Master Plan
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) is a group of parents, staff, and community members who work together to support English learner students. DELAC provides input on programs, services, and policies to help ensure that English learners receive the support they need to succeed academically and thrive in our schools. This committee plays a vital role in promoting family engagement and enhancing the educational experience for English learners.