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@TeachXLearn

New BeginningsIntroduction to English

Language LearnersAlith Casey, ELL School Specialist

Sharon Muñoz, ELL School SpecialistProfessional Development Department

August 11, 2015

Lake County Schools

Vision StatementA dynamic, progressive and collaborative learning community embracing change

and diversity where every student will graduate with the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace.

Mission StatementThe mission of the Lake County Schools is to provide every student with individual opportunities to excel.

We Believe:Education is the foundation for everyone’s future.

Education is a lifelong process.All students can learn.

Students should be civic-minded and embrace future roles in the community.Parents/guardians, community, and schools are partners in a student’s education.

Providing a safe, resource-filled learning environment is essential.Students will graduate prepared for work and postsecondary education.

Date

August 11th 2015Agenda

I DO: Review Highly Qualified Teacher requirements, TransAct, Rosetta Stone while sharing strategies and best practices related to immersion of language for ELLs

• WE DO: Explore ESOL Endorsement brochure and identify various resources available to support ELL students.

• YOU DO: Develop a “personal” plan based on your understanding of the immersion of ELLs

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Introduction of Self using a circle map.

 Learning Goal

Given a common understanding, learners will be able to identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support ELLs   Essential Question

 As a classroom teacher how can I best support English Language

Learners in Lake County Schools?

BenchmarkDomain 2 : Element 47: Planning/Preparing for Special Student Needs. Teacher provides for the needs of ELLs by identifying the adaptations that must be made within a lesson or unit.

Vocabulary• ELL (English Language Learner)• ESOL (English to Speakers of

Other Languages)• ELL Plan• Certification/Endorsement• Rosetta Stone

ObjectiveLearners will be provided an overview of ESOL Endorsement and Certification, ESOL Basic Strategies and increase awareness of various resources and technology to support ELLs  

Ticket OutRevisit Essential Question

Learning Goal & Scale

Learning Goal:Participants will be able to learn to identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support ELLs.

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4.0

In addition to level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.Learners will be able to utilize various highly effective strategies, resources, programs, & technology to promote academic growth among English language learners.

3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success

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3.0

The participant, without major errors or omissions, will understand and/or be able to: • Identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support ELLs• Sign up for ESOL endorsement courses if needed for school year 2015-2016

2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content

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2.0

There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes. The participant will be able to: • Identify ESOL technology resources• Understand the different ESOL strategies in the classroom

1.5 Partial knowledge of the score 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content

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1.0

With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. The student can: • Can locate and identify the ESOL strategies• Identify ESOL endorsement needs for teachers

0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the score 2.0 content, but not the score of 3.0 content

Score 0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.

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Bell Ringer - Introduction of Self

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Bell Ringer - Introduction of Self

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HIGH SCHOOL

English Language Learners

There are 32 Different Languages Top languages: Spanish, Creole/Haitian/French Creole, Vietnamese, Marshallese

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Why ESOL Endorsement and Requirements?

The Consent Decree (also known as the META or ESOL Consent Decree) of 1990 is the State of Florida’s framework for compliance with federal and state laws and jurisprudence regarding the education of English Language Learners (ELL) students. It addresses the civil rights of these students, with the primary right being that of equal access to comprehensible instruction.

Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement

Lake County ESOL Endorsement• Where are these courses offered?• Who verifies that I have completed the ESOL requirements?• Who needs to enroll in ESOL Courses?• Which Job Category am I in?• What are my options for ESOL Endorsement or

Certification?• How do I register for the courses? • How may I obtain certification?

ESOL Certification/EndorsementBlackboard Online Courses September, January and May

• Testing and Evaluation of ESOL– This is a 60 hour course designed to assist teachers in developing attitudes, skills, and

knowledge which will enable them to identify students who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) and to provide and justify effective instruction for LEP students.

• Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)– This is a 60 hour course that enables participants to identify and apply appropriate ESOL/ELL

methodologies and approaches to ESOL/ELL interactions.• Cross Cultural Communications and Understanding

– This is a 60 hour course that enables teachers to acquire and use knowledge of the cultural characteristics of students to enhance instruction.

• Curriculum and materials Development– This is a 60 hour course designed to assist participants in developing knowledge and skills in

instructional techniques to facilitate second language acquisition, and in the selection and use of ESOL curricula and materials.

• Applied Linguistics– This is a 60 hour course that enables teachers to use knowledge about language and language

learning in determining instructional methods and strategies to be used in the classroom.

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Who is the district ESOL Contact for ESOL Endorsement? Robin Neeld, Title III ESOL Program Specialist

Stand up, Hand up, Pair up

Discuss the following questions:• What is ESOL certification or endorsement?• Who is the district Contact for ESOL

endorsement?• When are ESOL courses offered?• Are ESOL courses online or face-to-face?

• Stand up and put your hand up and walk around the classroom.

• Find a partner and high five them.• Share what you have learned from ESOL

certification/endorsement topic.• Prepare to share.

ESOL Resources

ELL Basic Strategies

• ELL Plan• Teacher Lesson Plans• Daily use in classroom

eStrats: Digital ESOL STRATEGIES FOR BASIC CLASSROOMS

• ELL Plan• Teacher Lesson Plans• Daily use in classroom

LCS Intranet:• Departments• Teaching and Learning• ESOL/ELL Support• eStrats: ESOL Strategies

for Basic Classrooms

This ELL Instructional Strategies Guide was created to provide strategies at your fingertips to use while planning for classroom instruction and during ELL Committee meetings to determine appropriate levels of support.

ELL Instructional Strategies Guide

• Rosetta Stone is a web based program for students in grades second through twelve grade who need to learn the English language.

• Students can also access Rosetta Stone from home, making it a convenient way to continue the reinforcement of the language at home.

• Rosetta Stone provides curricula, custom and smart list, usage and learner curriculum reports.

Lake County’s Website Address

• http://lakecounty.rosettastoneclassroom.com/en-US/

Why Rosetta Stone?

• The program works best if learners spend 20 minutes per day to master the material.

• Teacher must utilize learner’s progress form to monitor ongoing progress.

• Rosetta Stone includes options for guided or self-directed study.

• Rosetta Stone encourages learners to repeat the lessons to improve their scores.

Best Practices for Rosetta Stone

Word to Word Dictionary To be used in the classroom daily by ESOL student Students check out word to word dictionaries

from the school (see ESOL Contact if needed) *Word to Word dictionary does not provide definition

• Campus Signs• Health and Medical • School, Office & Classroom • Free & Reduced-Price Meals• ELL & Special Services• Some Available Languages are as followed:

Spanish-Arabic-Vietnamese-Korea-Chinese-Portuguese

General Educational Documents

www.transact.comCreate an account using your LCS email:

Think Pair ShareDiscuss the following questions with your shoulder partner:

Where can you find the ESOL Strategies used for a student? What are some best practices for Rosetta Stone? What are some ESOL resources available? What documents can you find in TransACT?

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Learning Goal & Scale

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Learning Goal:Participants will be able to learn to identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support ELLs.

Score

4.0

In addition to level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.Learners will be able to utilize various highly effective strategies, resources, programs, & technology to promote academic growth among English language learners.

3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success

Score

3.0

The participant, without major errors or omissions, will understand and/or be able to: • Identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support ELLs• Sign up for ESOL endorsement courses if needed for school year 2015-2016

2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content

Score

2.0

There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes. The participant will be able to: • Identify ESOL technology resources• Understand the different ESOL strategies in the classroom

1.5 Partial knowledge of the score 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content

Score

1.0

With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes. The student can: • Can locate and identify the ESOL strategies• Identify ESOL endorsement needs for teachers

0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the score 2.0 content, but not the score of 3.0 content

Score 0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.

Essential QuestionAs a classroom teacher how can I best support English Language Learners in Lake County Schools? @TeachXLearn ELL Support

Please remember to complete

the evaluation in

True North Logic (TNL)

when you have access.

ESOL/ELL SupportKati Pearson, Director

Robin Neeld Title III & ESOL Program Specialist (352)253-6868 J uan Dillon ESOL Program Specialist (352)253-6882

Amber Green ELL Specialist (352)253-6883 Alith Casey ELL Specialist (352)253-6889

Sharon Muñoz ELL Specialist (352)253-6888 Andrea Nelson ELL Specialist (352)742-6904

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