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Welcome to the Language Development Office (LDO)

The Language Development Office oversees, monitors, and supports the Language Development Program. Staff provide ongoing professional learning, coaching, modeling, co-teaching, co-planning, and monitoring of all English Learner programs in the district. Funding is provided through state and federal programs for all English Learner students, and the accountability system follows state and federal guidelines.

Language Development Office Contacts

Lita Martinez

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

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District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)

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

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Migrant Education Program

Academic Advisor
Xochitl Iniguez

Instructional Specialist
Dr. Susana Mayorga

Parent Liaison
Wendy Baker

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Native American Indian Center (NAIC)

Classified Coordinator
Destiny Rivas

Administrative Assistant
Vacant

Cultural Assistant
Sabrina Flores

Family Engagement Specialist
Vacant

I/T

Interpreter & Translation Services

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