Structured English Immersion Program

The objective of this program is acquisition of English language skills so an English Learner can succeed in English only content area classes. Teachers in Everett have specialized training in meeting the needs of English Learners, possessing either a bilingual education or ESL teaching credential and/or Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) training.

English as a Second Language (ESL): This explicit, English instruction is taught by a licensed English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.  Everett has several models in which ESL instruction is delivered, depending on the grade-level of the student.

Sheltered English Instruction (SEI):  All classes taught in English utilized SEI strategies to make content more accessible for students who are learning English.  SEI strategies include teaching vocabulary, using visuals to teach new concepts, and specific goals for speaking and writing in content areas and electives (Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, Computer).  Teachers must obtain their SEI Endorsement to teach in Everett, which is earned by completing coursework and training in SEI strategies.

Models of English Immersion Programming in Everett

Pre-K and Kindergarten
English Learners (ELs) receive SEI instruction from an SEI endorsed teacher.

Grades 1-5
English Learners receive instruction from an SEI endorsed classroom teacher and additional support from an ESL teacher.  The type and amount of support is determined by the English Learners’ English proficiency level (1-5).  Level 1, 2 and 3 English Learners receive more direct support from the ESL teacher.  All elementary English Learners are in a classroom with their native English speaking peers.

Grades 6-8
English Learners have some classes with all of the students in their grade level and some classes with other ELs who share the same English proficiency level.  

ELs in levels 1 and 2 receive 90-120 minutes of direct English Language instruction from an English as a Second Language teacher (ESL teacher) everyday. They take English Language Arts (ELA) class and English Language Development (ELD) class with their ESL teacher.

ELs in level 3 receive 45-60 minutes of direct English Language instruction from an ESL teacher everyday. They take ELA class with the ESL teacher.

ELs in level 4 also receive 45-60 minutes of direct English as a Language instruction from an ESL teacher everyday. These students go to an ELA class with other English proficient students, and the ESL teacher goes into this classroom to help these students alongside an ELA teacher.  

Grade 9-12
English Learners have some classes with all of the students in their grade level and some classes with other ELs who share the same English proficiency level.  

ELs in levels 1 and 2 receive 90-120 minutes of direct English Language instruction from an English as a Second Language teacher (ESL teacher) everyday. They take English Language Arts (ELA) class and English Language Development (ELD) class with their ESL teacher.  They take SEI Mathematics, Science and History classes with other ELs who share the same proficiency level.  They take electives and career pathway classes with other ELs and non-ELs.  

ELs in level 3 receive 75 minutes of direct English Language instruction from an ESL teacher everyday. They take ELA class with the ESL teacher. They take Mathematics, Science, History, elective and career pathway classes with other ELs and non-ELs.  

ELs in level 4 receive 75 minutes of direct English as a Language instruction from an ESL teacher every-other day. These students also go to an ELA class with other English proficient students taught by an ELA teacher.  They take Mathematics, Science, History, elective and career pathway classes with other ELs and non-ELs.  

Everett High School also offers an Advanced Grammar and Mechanics course to assist Level 4 and Level 5 students in mastering high level skills of English writing.