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South Fayette Township School District offers a K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Program through the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. The ESL program is designed to provide non-native English-speaking students with the language skills they need to participate successfully in content area classes. To meet this goal, ESL instruction addresses the ESL and Pennsylvania Academic Standards in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening to enable full participation. The emphasis placed on achieving benchmarks is adjusted to the needs of the individual student. An underlying objective is to provide a source of support as the student seeks to understand and adapt to his or her new cultural and academic setting. ESL teachers work to develop an appreciation of their students’ strengths within the school setting and to ensure full access to the range of educational opportunities available at South Fayette Township School District.

Currently, South Fayette Township School District contracts with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provided ESL instruction to children that are eligible for services. If you have any questions regarding English as a Second Language, please contact Nicholas Fratto at (412) 221-4542, extension 8415.