English Learner Programs

Latino Youth Leadership Conference (LYLC)

For the past 29 years, Arlington Public Schools has held a county-wide event that fosters leadership among Latino students and reinforces the idea that the knowledge and language they possess are major assets.  We solicit the help of local Latinos leaders to serve as keynote speakers and present career workshop s with the hope that this exposure will encourage students to think about their future entry into professions.

Teacher/Counselor nominated 8th-12th grade Latino students from Arlington middle schools, high schools and alternative programs attend leadership workshops that expand and enhance their leadership skills with an eye to preparing them for experiences beyond high school.

The 30th annual LYLC took place on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Arlington Campus of George Mason University.

Arlington Public Schools Office of English Learners sponsors this important event.

For more information, please call the  Office of English Learners  at 703-228-7232.

Arlington Community High School and High School Continuation Program

(for students 18-22+ years-old)

Arlington Community High School and the High School Continuation Program at Langston offer students ages 18 and older the opportunity to earn high school credits in a small and supportive environment. Students may also take classes at the Career Center. Students receive credit for work experience, service learning, summer school classes, and/or independent study. Late afternoon and evening classes are available Monday through Thursday.

Institute for EL Career Development and Academic Achievement, Career Center

(Grades 9 – 12)

Prerequisite(s): Admission decisions to the EL Institute are made by the Program’s Coordinator.

The EL Institute program is designed for the older EL 1-4 students (ages 16-21) who would benefit most from a small and structured academic environment, integrated with a career and technical component. Students who attend the program benefit by working toward their high school diplomas while obtaining certifications or licenses in their selected professional areas, and/or receiving college credits for their technical classes.

High School credit: Students earn credits in all Institute courses, which may be applied toward a standard or advanced high school diploma.