The Laclede County R1 School District offers an instructional program in the English Language by personnel trained in recognizing language and cultural differences for students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP). Special language support is offered to help students attain English language proficiency while considering their learning experiences. The Laclede County R1 School District’s ESL program consists of research-based models and strategies known to increase language abilities and academic achievement in the areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and comprehending the English language. The ESL curriculum implements language instruction that develops the English language proficiency that ESL students need to meet the same academic content and achievement standards set for all students.