Novato Unified School District offers two different Instructional Programs:
- Structured English Immersion (SEI)
A classroom setting for English learners in which nearly all classroom instruction is provided in English but with a curriculum and presentation designed for pupils who are learning English.
- Two Way Dual Immersion (TWDL) in Spanish
A classroom setting that fosters bilingualism, biliteracy, enhanced awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, and high-levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages.
Placement and Instruction
TK-12th Grade
Students are placed in grade level appropriate classrooms. Students receive targeted language support through Designated and Integrated ELD instruction to better access grade level content curriculum.
| Integrated ELD | Designated ELD |
| Teachers providing language clarification and language acquisition support during regular content area lessons. The goal for Integrated ELD is for English Learners (ELs) to learn the content and academic language used in each lesson. | Protected time during the regular school day when teachers provide lessons for English Learners to develop English language proficiency. The overall goal of ELD instruction is for students to learn English at the level of a native speaker. |