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  English Language Acquisition

DPS ELA Program Schools

English language learners are provided services through either a transitional native language instruction (TNLI) model or an English as a Second Language (ESL) model. Components of the transitional native language instruction model include native language instruction in Spanish, supported English content instruction, and English language development. Components of the ESL model include supported English content instruction and English language development. Click here to view a glossary defining the different ELA Program Models [pdf].

During the 2008-2009 school year, 81 elementary schools, 11 middle schools and 6 high schools will provide ELA program services in the Denver Public Schools. The kind of services provided at each school are determined by the number of English language learners at the school.

To learn about ELA program services that will be available in the Denver Public Schools during the 2008-2009 school year, please click below:

• Elementary ELA School Designations [pdf]
• Secondary ELA School Designations [pdf]

When English language learners live in a neighborhood where the home school does not provide ELA services, they may be eligible to attend an ELA zone school to receive ELA program services. To learn about ELA Zone schools, click below:

• ELA Zone Schools