English Language Learner (ELL)

Students and families whose first language is not English are supported and provided services through the District's English Language Learner Program (ELL) program. All qualified students are served at their neighborhood school through a combination model of instruction and consultation. Students participating in the ELL program are expected and supported to achieve the Washington State performance standards.

The WIDA Screener is used to determine initial eligibility for ELD services. This is an online assessment that measures proficiency in the four language domains of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This test is typically administered to potential English learners upon initial enrollment in a Washington school.

The WIDA Kindergarten Screener is a paper-based assessment used to determine initial eligibility for ELD services for in-coming kindergarten students.  This test measures a student's English language proficiency across the four language domains for reading, speaking, writing, and listening. This test is typically administered to potential English learners upon initial enrollment in a Washington school.

In addition, all currently-enrolled ELL students will be tested using the WIDA Access Assessment during the spring of each school year.

To learn more about Eatonville School District’s ELL Program, or if you need language assistance, please contact Cristin Blaskowitz at 360-641-1800.