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CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ESL STUDENTS
WHY ACCOMMODATE?
ESL Students must receive accommodations:To help them understand contentTo help them complete assignmentsTo improve their English skillsTo help them feel included and comfortableBecause it is the law
The Civil Rights Act, Title VI 1964
“No person in the United States, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” -42 U.S.C. § 2000d.
LAU V. NICHOLSThe failure of a school system to provide English language instruction to national origin students who do not speak English, or to provide them with other adequate
instruction denies them a meaningful opportunity to participate in the public educational program.
- Lau v. Nichols
(U.S. Supreme Court Decision, 1974).
Lack of English proficiency does not mean there is a lack of content knowledge or
thought.
CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATIONS
Using teaching strategies and learning resources that make content comprehensible is the key to
helping the student understand the content, learn the language, and be engaged in the learning
process.
SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
•Seat the student near the teacher
•Write instructions clearly on the board as well as give them orally
•Write key words, page numbers, homework, deadlines, etc. on the board
•Incorporate visuals such as props, graphics, organizers, charts and gestures
•Avoid slang, colloquial expressions and complex structures
•Speak clearly
•Allow extra time
SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES•Allow the ESL student to write less, have fewer answer choices or answer simpler questions
•Consider it may take them longer to complete a task
•Allow the use of bilingual dictionaries for older students who are literate in their first language, but discourage over reliance
•Use meaningful word walls
•Provide a model of what completed work should look like
SAMPLE ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Level One:
Point to answers
Use yes or no test items
Test Orally
Accept one-word answers or pictures
Level Two:
Reduce Test Questions
Allow errors in speaking/writing
Extended time
Allow the use of study guide/outlines
SAMPLE ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Level Three:
Allow extra time
Reduce Test Questions
Only grade work completed
Allow use of study guides and notes
Level Four:
Retest
Accept some grammatical errors
Allow use of word-to-word dictionary
Rephrase directions if necessary
ACCOMMODATION DOCUMENTATION
•This will be provided to you by your ESL Resource teacher
•This accommodation form provides suggested accommodations for each ESL student
•A copy will go into the students file for documentation that accommodations were provided as required by law
• Comment 79 should be marked on a report card on a student that received any accommodation throughout the quarter
WHAT ELL STUDENTS WISH YOU KNEW
I am intelligent.Just because I am not proficient in English does not mean I am “stupid”. I am deeply attuned to body language- be mindful of yours.
Ask me to share my thoughts and stories, even if it is in pictures. I have a wealth of knowledge that informs my thinking.
WHAT ELL STUDENTS WISH YOU KNEW
Hold me accountable for my work and participation.
Provide me feedback and make sure I participate. Do not take it easy on me. Celebrate my progress.
If you lessen your expectations of me, I will know it and perform accordingly.
WHAT ELL STUDENTS WISH YOU KNEW
Be patient.
Give me time to answer, complete my work and think of words.
Facilitate a culture of patience in your classroom so other classmates are patient too.
WHAT ELL STUDENTS WISH YOU KNEW
Talk to me.
At least try. Don’t ignore me. Talk to me about non-academic things.
Build a relationship with me. It helps you see what I can do, rather than what I cannot do.
Wendi Pillars, Education Week 6/22/16
IT MAY BE DEMANDING TO WORK WITH ENGLISH LEARNERS. IT CAN ALSO BE ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE GIFTS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:Contact your local ESL teacher
Contact your ESL Paraprofessional
Contact Dr. Tracy Jay
ESL and Migrant Coordinator
221-5189
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
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