Guided+Language+Acquisition+Development


 * The purpose of this page is to help elementary school teachers teaching English learners by providing techniques and processes to scaffold instruction. Emphasis is placed on the Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) process.

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 * SIOP Modeled**

The strategies and model promote English language acquisition, academic achievement, and cross-cultural skills. GLAD was developed and field tested for nine years in the Fountain Valley School District and is based on years of experience with integrated approaches for teaching language. Tied to standards, the model trains teachers to provide access to core curriculum using local district guidelines and curriculum. GLAD is an instructional model with clear, practical strategies promoting positive, effective interactions among students and between teachers and students. GLAD develops metacognitive use of high level, academic language and literacy. GLAD is a United States Department of Education, OBEMLA, Project of Academic Excellence; a California Department of Education Exemplary Program, a model reform program for the Comprehensive School Reform Design, and training model for five Achieving Schools Award Winners. It was the recommended K-8 project by the California State Superintendent of Schools for teachers of English learners. It is also highlighted as a California Department of Education “Best Practices” program for Title III professional development funding
 * Project Glad (excerpt from Glad home page):**


 * Project Glad Components and Strategies**
 * **Focus/Motivation**
 * **Input**
 * **Guided Oral Practice**
 * **Reading and Writing**
 * **Closure and Evaluation**


 * Research Based Units**