Transitional English for Speakers of Other Languages

The Transitional English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program serves students in any grade who have difficulty speaking, reading or writing in English because it is not their primary language. They are assigned regular classes and also receive daily instruction in TESOL. Tutorial and translation assistance is provided when feasible. The district currently serves students who represent 31 different foreign languages.

The TESOL program is offered at three levels-novice (little or no English), intermediate and advanced. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are taught, with an emphasis on oral communication.