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English Learner Services

The Tulare Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees intends to provide English learners with challenging curriculum and instruction that develops proficiency in English as rapidly and effectively as possible while facilitating student achievement in the district’s regular course of study.

Mission for English Learners

The mission of Tulare Joint Union High School District is to provide students equal access to a quality educational program that will increase their English language acquisition in a safe and nurturing environment to prepare them to be fully functioning members of society.

District Goals for English Learners

  1. To develop literacy skills appropriate to grade level content and performance standards.
  2. To develop academic English language fluency rapidly and as efficiently as possible in order for students to participate fully in appropriate and meaningful instruction.
  3. To develop academic achievement in all content areas appropriate to grade-level standards.

Additional English Learners Information


Title III

English Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC)

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

Meet Our Staff


Lillianna Avila
Counselor
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Genaro Casas
ELD Department Chair
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Tabby Grabowski
ELD Teacher
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Jessica Handly
ELD Teacher
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Shanelle Herrera
ELD Site Coordinator
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Jordan Lapadula
ELD Teacher
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José Marquez
Counselor
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Celina Martinez
ELD Teacher
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Derek Smith
ELD Teacher
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