Multilingual Learners/ English Learners

The English Learner Department within Education Services holds a vision for Elevating Language Diversity. Through this we prioritize: community building, high level instruction, standards-based assessments, and agency. Please reach out for any support that is needed including translation services, iPad translation device assistance or visit our Newcomer Center housed in room 103 at Antioch Middle School for student, family and staff resources and support.

The English Learner Department provides instructional support, guidance, and direction to improve instruction for English Learners and ensure their academic success.  We implement research-based instructional strategies in conjunction with district adopted resources to meet the academic needs of all English Learners.  In addition to guiding academic instruction, English Learner Services supports the productive engagement and involvement of parents of English Learners as critical partners in the success of our students.  

Ms. Gonzalez-Waters

Dr. Trisha Gonzales-Waters

Teacher on Special Assignment English Learner Coach

Collect all Fifteen: Being A-G Ready and Graduating High School

Preparing Students for Success in College, Career, and Life

Supporting Your Child's Future: The Importance of Being A-G Ready

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Graduating High School

As parents and guardians, you play a critical role in helping your child build a successful future. One of the most important ways to support that future is by encouraging strong academic performance every year and ensuring your child stays on track to graduate from high school while completing the A-G course requirements.

Every Year Counts

Success in high school begins long before senior year. The grades students earn from elementary to middle school through high school help develop the skills, habits, and confidence needed for future success. Strong attendance, consistent effort, and academic achievement each year contribute to meeting graduation and college entrance requirements.

Parents can support their children by:

  • Encouraging regular attendance and punctuality.

  • Monitoring grades and academic progress.

  • Communicating with teachers and counselors.

  • Creating time and space for studying and homework.

  • Celebrating effort, growth, and achievement.

  • Helping students set goals for their future.

What Does "A-G Ready" Mean?

The A-G requirements are a sequence of high school courses that prepare students for admission to California's public universities, including the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. Completing these courses with the required grades keeps college options open and demonstrates that students are prepared for rigorous academic and career opportunities. Starting in kindergarten students begin to study all content areas shown in the posters: English, Math, History, Science, PE and others. They earn numeric grades 1-4 on their report card through 5th grade. When they transition to middle school, they take these same types of courses but may change classes, have 2-4 teachers each day, and receive letter grades A, B, C, D or F. When they transition again to high school, they also receive letter grades, but in addition they are also expected to earn 5 credits for each course they take until they earn 220 credits in all courses shown on the posters.

Why Is High School Graduation Important?

A high school diploma is a key milestone that opens doors to higher education, technical training programs, military service, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. Students who earn their diploma have more choices and greater flexibility as they plan their future.

Keeping Options Open

Not every student knows exactly what they want to do after high school—and that's okay. Completing A-G requirements while earning a high school diploma gives students the power of choice. Whether they decide to attend a four-year university, community college, trade school, apprenticeship program, military service, or enter the workforce, they will have more opportunities available to them.

Our Shared Goal

Together, families and schools can help students graduate prepared for success. By encouraging students to earn their best grades each year, stay engaged in learning, and complete both graduation and A-G requirements, we ensure they leave high school with the knowledge, skills, and options needed to pursue their dreams.

“Every grade matters. Every credit counts.

Every student deserves the opportunity to choose their own path after high school.”

Preparando Alumnos para el Éxito Académico, Profesional, y Vitalicio

Apoyando el futuro de su hijo: La importancia de la preparación de los cursos A-G

y graduarse de la preparatoria

Como padres y tutores, usted desempeña un papel fundamental para ayudar a su hijo a construir un futuro exitoso. Una de las formas más importantes de apoyar ese futuro es fomentar un buen rendimiento académico cada año y asegurarse de que tu hijo se mantenga en camino de graduarse de la preparatoria mientras cumple los requisitos de los cursos A-G.

Cada año cuenta

El éxito en la preparatoria comienza mucho antes del último año de prepa. Las calificaciones que los alumnos obtienen desde la primaria hasta la secundaria hasta la preparatoria ayudan a desarrollar las habilidades, hábitos y confianza necesarias para el éxito en el futuro. Una buena asistencia, un esfuerzo constante y el rendimiento académico cada año contribuyen para cumplir los requisitos de la graduación y el acceso a la universidad.

Los padres pueden apoyar a sus hijos mediante:

  • Fomentar la asistencia regular y la puntualidad.

  • Monitoreo de las calificaciones y el progreso académico.

  • Comunicarse con profesores y consejeros.

  • Crear tiempo y espacio para estudiar y hacer las tareas.

  • Celebrar el esfuerzo, el crecimiento y los logros.

  • Ayudar a los alumnos a establecer metas para su futuro.

¿Qué significa "A-G Ready"?

Los requisitos de los cursos A-G son una secuencia de cursos de preparatoria que preparan a los alumnos para la admisión en las universidades públicas de California, incluyendo los sistemas de la Universidad de California (UC) y la Universidad Estatal de California (CSU). Completar estos cursos con las calificaciones requeridas mantiene abiertas las opciones universitarias y demuestra que los alumnos están preparados para oportunidades académicas y profesionales rigurosas. A partir de kínder, los alumnos empiezan a estudiar todas las áreas de contenido que aparecen en los pósteres: inglés, Matemáticas, Historia, Ciencias, Educación Física y otras. Se obtienen calificaciones numéricas del 1 al 4 en su boleta de calificaciones hasta el 5to grado. Cuando hacen la transición a la secundaria, cursan estos mismos tipos de asignaturas, pero pueden cambiar de clase, tener entre 2 y 4 profesores cada día y recibir calificaciones con letras A, B, C, D o F. Cuando pasan a la preparatoria, también reciben calificaciones con letras, pero además se espera que obtengan 5 créditos por cada curso que tomen hasta obtener 220 créditos en todas las asignaturas que aparecen en los pósteres.

¿Por qué es importante graduarse de la preparatoria?

El diploma de la preparatoria es un hito clave que abre puertas a la educación superior, programas de formación técnica, servicio militar, aprendizajes y oportunidades de empleo. Los alumnos que obtienen su diploma tienen más opciones y mayor flexibilidad a la hora de planificar su futuro.

Mantener abiertas las opciones

No todos los alumnos saben exactamente qué quieren hacer después de la preparatoria—y está bien. Completar los requisitos de cursos A-G mientras obtienen el diploma de preparatoria otorga a los alumnos el poder de elegir. Ya sea que decidan asistir a una universidad de cuatro años, un colegio comunitario, una escuela de oficios, un programa de aprendizaje, el servicio militar o incorporarse al mercado laboral, tendrán más oportunidades disponibles.

Nuestro objetivo compartido

En colaboración, las familias y las escuelas pueden ayudar a los alumnos para graduarse preparados para el éxito. Al fomentar a los alumnos a obtener sus mejores calificaciones cada año, mantenerse comprometidos con el aprendizaje y cumplir ambos requisitos de graduación y los cursos de A - G, nos aseguramos de que salgan de la preparatoria con los conocimientos, habilidades y opciones necesarias para perseguir sus sueños.

Cada calificación importa. Cada crédito cuenta.

Cada alumno merece la oportunidad de elegir su propio camino a tomar después de la preparatoria.

California State Seal of Biliteracy

About

The State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB), per Assembly Bill 815 (Brownley, Chapter 618, Statutes of 2011), became effective January 1, 2012, and was amended in 2017 per AB 1142, effective January 1, 2018. California Education Code sections 51460–51464 establish the SSB program and its requirements. This program recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English. The SSB will be awarded by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in accordance with specified criteria set forth in the legislation.

How Do AUSD Students Qualify to Apply for the SSB?

What is the State Seal of Biliteracy?

Requirements to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy

If you believe you qualify or will qualify based on the above requirements, scan or click the QR code below to submit an application.

Visit our Newcomer Center

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) is an important voice for English learners and their families. The committee is comprised of school site English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) representatives, parents of English learners, district personnel who oversee English learner services, and community stakeholders. DELAC provides the district with valuable input on issues regarding the English Learner Master Plan, districtwide needs, compliance with local, state and federal requirements, parent communication, and program goals and objectives. DELAC meetings are a great way for parents of English learners to become involved in their child's education.  In addition to the abovementioned duties, meetings also include district updates and parent training topics that help families of English learners assist their students. Come and get involved and meet other parents across the district. We would love to hear your voice.

English Learner Master Plan gets a new name:

The Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan

The Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for implementation that includes a robust Theory of Action, a set of Key Components, and an Oversight Structure that must be implemented to improve learning outcomes for English Learners. The Theory of Action defines how the district will prioritize and carry out the changes needed to improve educational quality for ELs. The Key Components and Language Development Approach identify the critical elements that must be in place throughout the district and address core responsibilities of district educators and leaders to improve quality instruction, language development, academic achievement, and graduation rates for ELs. Alignment to the California state standards in conjunction with fidelity to adopted curriculum use for integrated and designated ELD time is essential. The Oversight Structure identifies the milestones and a semiannual rubric for monitoring progress as well as the communication strategies that will be in place to ensure all stakeholders are aware of implementation success and challenges.

Immigration Resources

Additional Staff

Delia Colorado

Delia Colorado

Translator/

Interpreter

925-779-7500 ext. 43180

deliacolorado@antiochschools.net

Serves the following sites:

  • Antioch High

  • Bridges Continuation

  • Dallas Ranch Middle

  • Mno Grant Elementary K-6

  • John Muir Elementary

  • Orchard Park K-8

  • Park Middle

  • Prospects/Encore

  • Sutter Elementary

Isela Topete

Isela Topete

Translator/

Interpreter

925-779-7500 ext. 42981

iselatopete@antiochschools.net

Serves the following sites:

  • Black Diamond Middle

  • Diablo Vista Elementary

  • Jack London Elementary K-6

  • Live Oak Continuation

  • Marsh Elementary

  • Mission Elementary

  • Spectrum/Sierra/Non-Public Schools

  • Turner Elementary

  • Thomas Gaines K-8

Mr. Bradford

Roberto Bradford

Translator/

Interpreter

925-779-7500 ext. 43055

robertobradford@antiochschools.net

Serves the following sites:

  • Antioch Middle

  • Belshaw Elementary

  • Bidwell High

  • Carmen Dragon Elementary K-6

  • Deer Valley High

  • Dozier-Libbey Medical High

  • Fremont Elementary

  • Kimball Elementary

  • Lone Tree Elementary