English Language Acquisition

ELA Teacher Qualification Training

District Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

DPS ELA Program Schools

ELA Department Contacts

ELA Parent Brochure

ELA Program Court Order

ELA Program

"ELA Teacher Stipend"

Instructional Services Advisory (ISA) Teams

CELA Testing

Migrant Education

Newcomer Centers

Para los padres

Secretary Information

Spanish Language Proficiency Exam (SLP)

Special Education

Translation Services

Questions?

Please call the ELA Hotline at 720.423.8155.

Our fax is 720.423.8168

Interested in job opportunities?

Please contact the Department of Human Resources.

What are the differences between the three options on the Parent Permission Form?

OPTION 1
Where Spanish services are available, Option 1 is for Spanish speaking students whose parents choose to have their child instructed in Spanish. If you choose Option 1, in the beginning, if your child does not know English, your child will be taught in Spanish while he or she begins to learn English right away. Spanish instruction is used as a tool to help your child learn English. When your child knows enough English, your child will move into all English classes where he or she will continue to receive additional help while learning reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Teachers who are trained to teach children who are learning English will teach your child. When your child can successfully read, write, listen and speak English, your child will move into regular English classes for reading, writing, math, science and social studies.

OPTION 2
If you choose Option 2, your child will be placed in all English classes with other students who are learning English. Your child will receive additional help while learning reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Teachers who are trained to teach children who are learning English will teach your child. When your child can successfully read, write, listen and speak English, your child will move into regular English classes for reading, writing, math, science and social studies.

OPTION 3
If you choose Option 3, your child will be placed in regular English classes for reading, writing, math, science and social studies. Your child will not receive help learning English or instruction in reading, writing, math, science and social studies from teachers specially trained to teach English language learners.