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Welcome to the Language Development Office (LDO)

 

The Language Development Office has the responsibility for overseeing, monitoring, and supporting the Language Development Program. The staff provides ongoing professional learning, coaching, modeling, co-teaching and co-planning, and monitoring of all El programs in the district. Funding is provided through State and Federal programs for all EL students. The accountability system follows State and Federal guidelines.

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Lita Martinez

Director of Language Development Office
📞 (209) 933-7075
✉️ litamartinez@stocktonusd.net

Olivia Fernandez

Olivia Fernandez

Administrative Assistant
📞 (209) 933-7075 ext 2431
✉️ ofernandez@stocktonusd.net

Salisha Combs

Salisha Combs

Program Technician
📞 (209) 933-7075 ext 2427
✉️ SCombs@stocktonusd.net

Paola Juarez

Paola Juarez

Family Engagement Specialist
📞 (209) 933-7075 ext 2322
✉️ PJuarez@stocktonusd.net

The Language Development Office is dedicated to advocating for English learners by focusing on their academic achievement, language fluency, and self-empowerment.

The Language Development Office provides quality services and ongoing support for all stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, and administrators) to ensure that every English learner receives consistent, meaningful instruction leading to career and college readiness.

  • The Language Development Office is dedicated to advocating for English learners by focusing on their academic achievement, language fluency, and self-empowerment.

  • The Language Development Office provides quality services and ongoing support for all stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, and administrators) to ensure that every English learner receives consistent, meaningful instruction leading to career and college readiness.

Programs & Services

English Learner 

Instructional Specialists
Erika Bracamontes K-12
Maria Lazaro K-12
Karie Y. Nelson K-12
Mayra Roman K-12
Jennifer C. Rosas K-12
Lizbeth Ruiz K-12

Family Engagement Specialist
Paola Juarez

Migrant Education 

Academic Advisor
Xochitl Iniguez

Instructional Specialist
Dr. Susana Mayorga

Parent Liaison
Vacant

Native American Indian Center 

Classified Coordinator
Destiny Rivas

Administrative Assistant
Vacant

Cultural Assistant
Sabrina Flores

Family Engagement Specialist
Vacant

Interpreter and Translation Services

Wendy Baker
Sophaline Buth
Gricelda Guerrero Pantoja
Carmen Lopez Lozano
Karina Nunez
Rosemary Reyes
Leticia Rodriguez