English Language Development

ELD logoMission: The mission of the Mehlville School District Department of English Language Development is to uphold students’ civil rights by supporting academic and cultural development through a research-based curriculum to meet academic proficiency. We believe language development is influenced by teachers, administrators, parents, and students to maximize educational impact.

Vision: The vision of the Mehlville School District Department of English Language Development is to develop multilingual and multiliterate students who actively participate in the community. 


WIDA Guiding Principles of Language Development:
Multilingual learners (MLs) refers to all children and youth who are, or have been, consistently exposed to multiple languages. It includes students known as English language learners (ELLs) or dual language learners (DLLs); heritage language learners; and students who speak varieties of English or indigenous languages. 

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Information on this flyer has been adapted by the Mehlville School District Department of English Language Development based on WIDA publications (2019). WIDA is housed within the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

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The Mehlville School District strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: contact Adam Smith at 314-467-5006 or [email protected].