Welcome to the ELL Program!
ELL (English Language Learners)
Goals of ELL Students• To become good listeners,
speakers, readers, and writers of English
• To adapt to our new school environment
• To gain the skills needed to be successful in Regular Education classes
• To celebrate cultural diversity
• Oral
• Listening
• Reading
• Writing
Areas of Language Development
Identification
Entering WMS - New
students from other
countries or states enter
WMS
Newcomer’s Academy - English language based classes for 3 periods
ELL Core Classes - Content based small classes to build skills: ● Language Arts● Math● Social Studies● Science
ELL WIDA Assessment
Passing students exit ELL
WAPT Assessme
ntand
Orientation
Regular Core Classes - Exited students are monitored for 2 years in regular core classes
Math Classes - All students are placed into classes based
on Math skills
•Testing is done to…
- Help guide instruction- Check for progress- Identify a child’s level
of English proficiency- Place students into
appropriate class levels
WIDA Test - February
Six Levels of Language Proficiency
•Level 1 – Entering•Level 2 – Emerging•Level 3 – Developing•Level 4 – Expanding•Level 5 – Bridging•Level 6 – Reaching
Instruction
➔Self-Contained - Newcomers➔Sheltered Content - Small Groups➔Regular Education - Ongoing Monitoring➔Support Classes -
●Extended Core●Title One Reading●AVID Elective
4 Kinds of ELL settings:
Bilingual School Home Assistants (BSHA)
Help parents and students:
• Administer N.L.P. (Native Language Proficiency) testing
• Translate during school meetings and conferences
ELL Teachers help students learn by…
• Modifying instruction based on student strengths and needs• Providing practice with speaking, listening,
reading, and writing in a supportive environment• Using pictures, books, real objects, and
technology that help children build English skills• Making school a safe place for learning• Using student’s background knowledge to
enhance their learning• Making learning meaningful by connecting
to students’ prior knowledge
Parents can help children learn by...
• Checking agendas and homework regularly
• Creating a regular time & place for homework
• Asking their child to read to them in English
• Asking questions about what the child reads
• Asking their child to teach what was learned in math, science, social studies, etc.
• Asking about their child’s day at school (e.g., social interactions, class work, homework)
• Reading and speaking to their child in the home language (learning in one language transfers to another)
• Taking their child to the library weekly
Language Learning
• Language learners may take 6-9 years to reach the level of their English first language peers
• Home language skills help students learn a second language
• If teachers, parents and students work together, students will succeed!
Working TogetherParentsTe
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Students
Thank you!Your attendance shows that you care
about your child’s education.
We appreciate your efforts in helping your child succeed.
Washington Middle SchoolELL Showcase
Friday September 20, 2013Room 251 (Cacanindin)
2:30 - Sign In & Refreshments
2:35 - Welcome
2:40 - Introduction to ELL Program
2:50 – Questions
3:00 – Language Arts – 251 Cacanindin
-- 250 Foster
3:10 – 1st Rotation for Math, Science, Social Studies
6th – Social Studies 107 – Routon
7th – Math 210 - Taniguchi
8th – Science 207 - McKnight
3:20 – 2nd Rotation
6th – Science 207 - McKnight
7th – Social Studies 107 – Routon
8th – Math 210 - Taniguchi
3:30 – 3rd Rotation
6th – Math 210 - Taniguchi
7th – Science 207 – McKnight
8th – Social Studies 107 – Routon
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