Haw Creek ESOL Program

2013-2014

MS. KIM BOLIVAR

What is an ELL student?

•English Language Learner•Identified by home language survey, WAPT, or ACCESS score.

ESOL: English to Speakers of Other Languages

Students are identified through the Home Language Survey questions in the district’s registration forms

Students are screened using the WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT) at the Transition Services Office to determine if they are eligible for the ESOL program as an English Learner (EL)

Parents receive a notification packet that provides district and school program information and the assessments used to determine their student’s eligibility

ESOL teachers serve students to support their English skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing

WIDA is a consortium of states

dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners.

World class Instructional Design and Assessment

www.wida.us

Can Do Descriptors•See the handout- this is a list of English Language Proficiency levels and the tasks that the ELL student can do according to his or her level.•Very useful when grouping students or leveling for differentiation!

Accommodations•All teachers should have a copy of the TPC form for each ELL student and should be using the same accommodations in class as prescribed in the TPC form.

ACCESS for ELL's

Test Overview

ACCESS = Assessing comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners

Based on standards that form the core of the WIDA consortium’s approach to instructing and assessing English language learners in grades K-12

Test OverviewAssess students’ English language proficiency in five areas:Social and Instructional Language (SI)English Language Arts (LA)Mathematics (MA)Science (SC)Social Studies (SS)Secure assessment given annually during a specific testing windowUsed to satisfy state and federal requirements for the annual assessment of English language proficiency of English language learners

Test OverviewTest forms are divided into clustersKindergarten (**Separate form)Grades 1-2Grades 3-5Grades 6-8Grades 9-12Each grade level, there is a test is four domainsListeningReadingWritingSpeaking

Multiple choice items

Performance Tasks – scored according to specific rubrics

Test Overview

WIDA recognizes a continuum of language development within each domain with five proficiency levelsThe five levels overlap on 3 tiers of test forms (A, B, C)

ENTERING BEGINNING DEVELOPING EXPANDING BRIDGING

1 2 3 4 5

TIER A

TIER B

TIER C

Haw Creek ESOL Program

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

Student Services

Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade students are eligible for 45 minutes a day

Fourth and Fifth are eligible for up to two 50 minute segments daily

Pull Out and Consult models are practiced

Pull Out – ESOL teacher pulls students into a small group setting outside of their classroom.

Consult- The ESOL teacher consults with the special education teacher to support the English Language

Learner.

Learning Resources

ESOL students are able to work from Home on Internet Resources.

Clicks for the Classroom- On our school website, internet links that are beneficial to each learner are available for practice.

STUDY ISLAND- Internet based standards review of all content areas (Math, Reading, Social Studies, and Science.

MOBY MAX- This internet based program supports students with Math & Reading Interventions. Teachers will set up an account for this program

Why Choose to Have Your Child Receive ESOL Services?

ESOL services offer small group settings and a smaller teacher to student ratio than possible in the classroom.

ESOL is more than language, it is about helping students access curriculum – it is beneficial for all students regardless of language backgrounds

ESOL classes offer instruction specifically for English language learners. The resources & strategies we work on in our segments give specific support to the proficiency areas the learners need.

ESOL Program Goals:

The ESOL teachers work in collaboration with classroom and other special programs teachers to support the acquisition of language and content skills.

The ESOL program promotes each student's appreciation of their ability to perform a wide variety of intellectual and physical activities.

The ESOL program encourages the student's positive recognition of a variety of cultures, recognizing similarities and differences

Federal Parent Advisory Committee

Understanding of the federal programsHow to support student’s academic achievement Participate in learning opportunities for parents

where relevant educational topics are discussedParent recommendations for discussionReview federal funding and services for students,

effective parenting practices, how to prepare for a Teacher-Parent conference, community resources, curriculum, grading and reporting, assessments, and requirements for high school graduation

Members are asked to provide feedback from a parent’s perspective throughout the school year.

WE NEED YOU- We are in need of one parent volunteer to represent Haw Creek on this committee.

Orton Gillingham & Phonics supportCAFÉ strategies- (Comprehension, Accuracy,

Fluency & Vocabulary Expansion)Close Read Strategies with picture & chapter

book studiesCross – Curricular Reading that supports

Social Studies & Science conentMath Support/ReviewThis program is flexible & we will spend time

covering content that optimizes each child’s English Learning needs.

Learning Resources

English Classes for Adults

Clases de ingles:

If I can assist you in any way or should you ever have any questions,

please do not hesitate to contact meSi, hablo espanol

kbolivar@forsyth.k12.ga.us

678-965-5070 ext 422310