This document outlines an English language development initiative at Meadows Elementary School. It discusses challenges like a high English learner population and low test scores. The initiative focuses on developing language knowledge through contextualized instruction, collaborative discussions, reading and writing practice. Initial positive results included higher standardized test scores and improved language skills. However, less than 70% of teachers felt adequately trained and some gaps remained between English learner groups. The summary highlights the initiative, challenges it addressed, and mixed implementation results.