Elementary and Secondary Programs ESL service in the elementary schools is provided through a pullout program. The ESL teacher and classroom teacher work closely together to plan an instructional program that is most beneficial for the language needs of each student. New students are tested for English proficiency when entering Edina schools and all ESL students are tested in May to determine eligibility for continued ESL instruction. Secondary ESL service is provided within the student's regular class schedule. One or two class periods each day may be designated as ESL classes, depending on the language needs of the student.
Conferences are optional but report cards are issued four times a year.