Administrator of Dual Immersion & Biliteracy
Email Veronica Raigoza
(559) 528-4763 ext 1314
English Learner Department
The English Learners Department champions our district's mission of 'Educating Minds, Inspiring Futures' through three comprehensive programs that prepare students for global success: English Learners, Dual Immersion and Migrant Student Services.
Our English Learners program provides targeted language instruction and academic support, ensuring students gain the English proficiency needed for college and career readiness. Through our innovative Dual Immersion Program, students develop bilingual and biliteracy skills that give them a competitive edge in the global economy while fostering cross-cultural understanding. Our dedicated Migrant Student Services program supports the unique needs of migrant families, providing resources and continuity of education to ensure all students have the opportunity to excel academically and become community leaders. Together, these programs create a rich educational environment where students' linguistic and cultural diversity is celebrated as they prepare to compete and succeed in our interconnected world.
Every COJUSD English learner will be prepared for college, career, and civic engagement through meaningful 21st century, high-quality instruction based on ELD standards from early childhood through grade 12 in order to demonstrate mastery of English as a second language.
Approximately 5.3 million public school students are English language learners. We have approximately 38% English language learners in our district in Transitional Kindergarten through 12 Grade.
Watch NEA.org video: English Language Learners: Culture, Equity and Language
Contacts
Veronica Raigoza
Karina Ramirez
Dual Immersion
Our Dual Immersion Program offers instruction in both English and Spanish, developing students' bilingual abilities while maintaining high academic achievement in all subjects. In our 50/50 Dual Immersion Program, students spend half of their school day learning in English and half in Spanish. COJUSD now proudly offers this program to students TK - 5th grade.
DUAL IMMERSION REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
Registration packets will be available for pick up from all elementary schools beginning February 24 from 8:30am to 4:15pm.
Schedule appointment for registration:
March 4 at Cutler from 12pm - 5:45pm
March 18 at District Office from 12pm - 5:45pm
March 25 at District Office from 12pm - 5:45pm
TK ONLY on April 29 at District Office from 12pm - 5:45pm
Registration packets include the Dual Immersion Application. These will be collected at time of registration.
ELPAC - English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
Initial Assessments - (Aug 13 - Sep 12 for students enrolled on Aug 13) then Ongoing
New students identified by the Home Language survey who may be EL - 30 days from enrollment
School Site Schedules at a Glance
Initial ELPAC
August 22nd-30th, 2024
Summative ELPAC
Summative Assessments - Feb 1-May 31
All active EL Students need to take the Summative Assessment each year.
Testing Schedules
Cutler Elementary
Kinder - Second Grade: March 31st- April 4th
3rd - 5th Grade: March 3rd-28th
Palm Elementary
Kinder - Second Grade: March 31st - April 25th
3rd - 5th Grade: March 3rd -14th
Orosi High School
9th - 12th Grade: February 24, 2025
Golden Valley Elementary
Kinder - Second Grade: March 25th-May 1st
3rd - 5th Grade: March 3rd-24th
El Monte Middle School
6th - 8th Grade: March 3, 2025
Lovell - Alternative Education
Lovell High School
March 3, 2025
Esperanza - Community Day
March 3, 2025
Testing Resources
ELPAC Website
CAASPP & ELPAC is a California Assessment System. Click here to access the website.
Student Resources
If you are a student, click here for practice and training tests.
Reclassification, Monitoring & Support
COJUSD Exit (Reclassification) Criteria: Click this link
Monitoring & Reclassification Tool
ELLEVATION is the comprehensive Title III solution for 300+ California school districts. More than 410,000 MLs, including Fresno Unified, Long Beach Unified, Mt. Diablo, San Diego Unified, and Twin Rivers Unified. Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified uses ELLevation to serve our EL Students.
ELD Standards & Framework
ELD Best Practices & Tools
Designated ELD Schedules
