Designated & Integrated English Language Development Classes Students receive English language instruction in two types of classes: Designated & Integrated English Language Development classes Designated English Language Development (D-ELD) In D-ELD classes, teachers use English language development standards to support content instruction toward the development of critical English academic language skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for content learning in English. Integrated English Language Development (I-ELD) I-ELD is English language instruction embedded in content area classes. Teachers with English learners integrate CA ELD and content standards to support linguistic progress as well as academic, core academic content. This page was last updated on June 30, 2022