English Learners and Biliteracy
At VCUSD, our English Learner and Biliteracy programs help students grow strong in both English and their home language—building confidence, academic success, and pride in who they are. Whether a student is just beginning to learn English, developing fluency, or ready to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy, we’re here to support every step of the journey. Together, we help students become lifelong learners who can connect, communicate, and thrive in two or more languages.
English Learners Contacts
Cassie Gossett
Director of Categorical Grants
Phone: 707-556-8921 x50020
Email: cgossett@vcusd.org
Contact Our Bilingual Support Team
Our bilingual tutors, translators, and community liaisons are here to help families stay informed and connected. They provide language support and cultural guidance to ensure that every family can fully participate in their child’s education.
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Pathways to Biliteracy
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The ELPAC is the state‐mandated assessment given to students from TK or Kindergarten...
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Reclassification is the process by which a student is redesignated from English Learner...
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The State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB) is an official recognition by the California State Superintendent...
Parent/Guardian Involvement Opportunities
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DELAC is the district-level advisory body that represents English Learner (EL) families...
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ELAC's purpose revolves around ensuring that educational programs, services, and support for English Learner students...
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The PTA is a national and state-level nonprofit association comprised of parents, teachers, school staff, students...
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The overarching mission of the SSC is to ensure that resources, strategies, and goals at the school are aligned...
Student Assistance and Wellbeing
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We strive to ensure students have access to social-emotional resources to tend to their basic needs and support...
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Student Support Services seeks to implement best practices for student support and intervention, programmatic...
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Student Nutrition Services provides our students with delicious and healthy food, served by our team of food service...
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At Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD), we take care to make sure student records are handled...
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The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) helps schools work with community agencies...