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Transitional Bilingual Education

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A. DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY
After the federal government, I the no Child Left Behind Act, recognized English learners and defined students as “those whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language …” the different states and districts in the nation created their plans to identify and serve EL students (Wright 3). The LAUSD district promotes cultural diversity and acknowledges the educational needs of the different communities that encompass all ethnic and linguistic groups in Los Angeles. The master plan was created to help English learners in LAUSD to acquire the English language and at the same time succeed academically. Their goal is “to build on that rich heritage and expand upon it to ensure that our …show more content…

They are considered to be “reasonably fluent in English”. The goal is to help students to meet ELD and grade-level content standards and to improve their English skills. With differentiated instruction and scaffolding, students should meet the goal to be at the native speakers comparable level. ELs are expected to meet reclassification criteria within 5 full years of instruction.
• TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATION
The goal of the Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) program is “to promote acquisition of English language proficiency and grade-level academic achievement in core subjects.” This program focuses on a gradual transition to English instruction, usually by third grade. The grade-level academic instruction is given on the primary language.
• BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
This program focuses on offering a totally bilingual education. instruction is offered on both English and primary language. The goal is that students adquire a high academic level in English and primary language . studnets can start this program in kindergsrden or firs grade and continue through 6th grade. After thastthere is another program called Secondary Dual Language Two-Way Immersion program that serves studens through high

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