Program Description
English as a Second Language classes are offered at 6 campuses and many other locations in the community. There are morning, afternoon, and evening classes at 7 different levels, from beginning to advanced. We also offer Citizenship classes, Vocational ESL classes, English for Career classes, and Transition to College classes.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- ESL students effectively listen to and speak with people of diverse backgrounds to fulfill communication tasks as workers, family members, community members, and/or lifelong learners.
- ESL students demonstrate appropriate reading and critical thinking skills to process information related to their roles as workers, family members, community members, and/or lifelong learners.
- ESL students demonstrate effective writing skills to fulfill writing tasks as workers, family members, community members, and/or lifelong learners.
Program Dean
Jan Jarrell
jjarrell@sdccd.edu
Program Chair
Corinne Layton
Mid City Campus
clayton@sdccd.edu
Assistant Program Chairs
Elissa Claar
Cesar Chavez Campus
eclaar@sdccd.edu
Maria Allan
CE Miramar Campus
mallan@sdccd.edu
Carolyn McGavock
Educational Cultural Complex
cmcgavoc@sdccd.edu
Lydia Hammett
Mid City Campus
lhammett@sdccd.edu
Steve Gwynne
West City Campus
sgwynne@sdccd.edu