Academic Programs for English Learners

Hayward Unified School District offers four program options to English Learners (ELs):

• Structured English Immersion
• Mainstream English
• Bilingual Alternative
• Dual Language Immersion

Regardless of the program option provided, each EL is expected to make progress in English and in grade level academic core content areas.

• Well-articulated, standards-based, differentiated English Language Development (ELD) instruction, specifically designed for English Language Learners 

• Well-articulated, standards-based, differentiated instruction in the core curriculum, with primary language support and/or Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)

•  Structured activities designed to develop multicultural proficiency and positive self-esteem

Regardless of program option provided, each EL is expected to make progress in English and in grade level academics.