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 720.423.8290

Interested in job opportunities?

Please contact the Department of Human Resources.

Newcomer Centers

The Newcomer Centers are part of the English Language Acquisition (ELA) program.  They are designed for eligible middle and high school students who are new  to Denver Public Schools.  The Newcomer Centers, located at Merrill Middle School and South High School, serve English language learners identified as having limited or interrupted education as well as minimal literacy skills in both their native language and English.  Students in the Newcomer Centers are served for one or two semesters to prepare them for participation in an English as a Second Language (ELA-E) program.

Please click below to read a description of the Newcomer Centers and the services they provide.

Newcomer Center Overview     

If you have a student who would benefit from the services of the Newcomer Centers, please complete the form below and follow the instructions for submitting to either Place Bridge Academy (for grades K-5), Merrill MS or South HS.

Newcomer Center Recommendation Form[pdf]