York City SD reports gains in English-language development program; 100 students exited program last year

Oct 16, 2025

District ELD staff told the school board on Oct. 15 that targeted instruction, new curriculum and coaching produced measurable gains for English learners, including roughly 100 exits from the program and higher-than-average growth on state metrics.

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Smita Weekland, supervisor of English Language Development for the School District of the City of York, told the school board Oct. 15 that the district’s focused ELD program and new curriculum are producing measurable gains for English learner students.

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