Language Acquisition

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The Language Acquisition Department is dedicated to serving the needs of Multilingual Learners by ensuring consistently implemented programs and services designed to meet their linguistic and academic needs. We promote first best instruction and high quality programs in language acquisition that ensure students obtain full proficiency in English or another language as rapidly and effectively as possible.

El Departamento de Adquisición de Lenguaje se dedica a satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes multilingües al garantizar programas y servicios implementados consistentemente diseñados para satisfacer sus necesidades lingüísticas y académicas. Promovemos la mejor instrucción inicial y programas de alta calidad en la adquisición del lenguaje que aseguran que los estudiantes obtengan un dominio total del inglés u otro idioma de la manera más rápida y efectiva posible.

Phone: (949) 580-3347

Public Notification of Equitable Services Information Meeting

Private, non-profit schools interested in learning more about participation in federally-funded programs and services provided by Saddleback Valley Unified School District are invited to attend an information and consultation meeting on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom.

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Public Notification of Equitable Services Information Meeting (May 20, 2026)

Language Acquisition Vision/Mission
La Visión/Misión de Adquisición de Lenguaje

Language Acquisition Vision/Mission

The Language Acquisition Department recognizes and appreciates the diversity that all students and their families bring and is devoted to developing an atmosphere that is culturally aware and culturally competent. We believe a diverse student population and staff enriches the learning experience and creates an environment in which all students can learn and succeed.

We encourage and support school communities to apply innovative teaching and learning opportunities in order to best serve the needs of PreK-12 Multilingual Learners and their families including those in the Dual Language Immersion Program.

La Visión/Misión de Adquisición de Lenguaje

El Departamento de Adquisición de Lenguaje reconoce y aprecia la diversidad que aportan todos los estudiantes y sus familias y se dedica a desarrollar una atmósfera culturalmente consciente y competente. Creemos que una población diversa de estudiantes y del personal enriquece la experiencia de aprendizaje y crea un entorno en el que todos los estudiantes pueden aprender y tener éxito.

Alentamos y apoyamos a las comunidades escolares a aplicar oportunidades innovadoras de enseñanza y aprendizaje para atender mejor las necesidades de los estudiantes multilingües de PreK-12 y sus familias, incluidos aquellos en el Programa de Inmersión de Dos Idiomas.

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

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Dual Language Immersion (DLI)

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Family Resource Center

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Federal and State Accountability Plans

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Language Access Assistance

If you need assistance with the translation of any school or district document or communication or if you need an interpreter, please contact our office at 949-580-3347.

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