School Programs / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

ESOL services help students from other language backgrounds develop English language skills for success in school and beyond. Certified ESOL teachers offer support in English through academic subjects. Cross-cultural understanding is another important goal of all ESOL instruction. Students develop English skills through specialized instruction by ESOL teachers in collaboration with the rest of their educational program, either as a separate class or within a core content area classroom. ESOL serves students in every school in the district and is an integral component of all programs that serve English learners at all grade levels.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.