fremont school district 79 english language learner (ell)/bilingual program overview september 2012
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Fremont School District 79
English Language Learner (ELL)/Bilingual
Program OverviewSeptember 2012
ELL/Bilingual Teachers
Dianna LarsonKindergarten Program/Preschool(847) 837-0437 V.M. [email protected]
Kristen DvorakGrades K-2 Bilingual/Resource(847) 837-0437 V.M. 1012
Celeste FariasGrades K-2 Resource(847) 837-0437 V.M. [email protected]
Katie HalversonGrades K-2 Resource(847) 837-0437 V.M. [email protected]
Deb DamGrade 3 Resource(847) 388-3700 V.M. [email protected]
John SentsGrades 3-5 Bilingual/Resource(847) 388-3700 V.M. 3216
Jackie OrgonGrades 6-8 Program(847) 566-9384 V.M. [email protected]
* Please note: Shauna Randolph is the substitute teacher for Celeste Farias until November 2012.
How are students identified for ELL?
Home Language Survey. The WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT)
screener – Grade 1 (Second Semester) – Grade 8. IPT Oral in Spanish for Grades K-6. Pre-IPT Oral in English and Spanish - Preschool WIDA Model for Kindergarten and First Semester of
First Grade. Parent is notified if the student is qualified for ELL
services.
Note: WIDA – World Class Instructional Design and AssessmentACCESS – Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to StateW-APT – WIDA – ACCESS Placement TestIPT – Idea Proficiency Test
How often do students see their ELL/Bilingual teacher?
Dependent on child’s language proficiency level.
Kindergarten Program – Half-day with ELL support during the day.
Grades PK and K Resource- 30 minutes a day. Grades 1-5 Resource - 40 – 50 minutes daily. Grades 6 – 8 Program
• 45 minutes a day or one class period.• 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
What are students learning in the ELL/Bilingual classroom?
In the ELL/Bilingual classroom we focus on:– Speaking,– Listening,– Reading, and– Writing
THROUGH THE CONTENT AREAS.– Cognition – processing information naturally in
English.
What is the ELL/Bilingual curriculum?
Elementary and Intermediate School Kindergarten Program
Jolly Phonics Reach Program Support of Regular Education Classroom
First Grade Program Jolly Grammar Reach Program Support of Regular Education Classroom
Grades K – 5 – Avenues Fiction and Nonfiction stories and articles related to science
and social studies. Speaking and listening. Reading: comprehension. Writing journal. Support of Regular Education Classroom
What is the ELL curriculum?
Middle School Grades 6-8
INSIDE Level C and Level D Speaking and Listening. The reading and writing process.
Grades 6 Ancient World History. Reading and writing strategies.
What is the ELL curriculum?
Middle School Grades 7
ACCESS American History American History. Speaking and Listening. Reading and Writing Strategies.
Grades 6 - 8INSIDE level A (Newcomers)
This curriculum is for students who are new to the country.
Builds everyday and academic vocabulary. Speaking and Listening. Reading and Writing.
How is the student’s English language acquisition monitored?
ELL teachers complete a progress report every trimester. This is sent home with report cards.
Anecdotal notes. Assist the General Education teachers in
grading. ACCESS for ELLs.
Academic Language Assessment. Taken in January.
Rigby ELL Assessment Kit.
What General Education tests do ELL students take?
MAPS – Reading and Math assessment. ISAT test – Grades 3 – 8. ISEL – Grades K-2 CogAT – Grade 2 and Grade 5
Notes: MAPS – Measures of Academic ProgressISAT – Illinois Standardized Achievement TestISEL – Illinois Snapshot of Early LiteracyCBM – Curriculum Based MeasurementCogAT – Cognitive Abilities Test
Bilingual - Parent Advisory Committee (B-PAC)
Increasing communication between home and school.
ELL/Bilingual teachers. District administration. If interested in volunteering please contact
Carol Bennett at 847-566-0169 ext. 2208 or Mytzy Rodriguez-Kufner at 847-566-0169 ext. 2289
Communication Avenues
Phone Calls Email District Website – www.fsd79.org
(ability to translate) Information sent from school can be
sent in English and Spanish
Absences
Students are encouraged to attend school every day. However, if they are not feeling at their best, please call the school office to report their absence.
Elementary School – 847-837-0437, press 1 Intermediate School – 847-388-3700, press 1 Middle School – 847-566-9384, press 1
Vacations and extended time after school vacations are discouraged. It is important that students are in school daily.
Involvement Opportunities
Volunteering – Classroom teachers have sign-ups available Join the PTO – PTO meets on the third Wednesday of each
month and is very supportive of the school. Fremont Education Foundation – This group meets once a
month and is very supportive of the school. Classroom Parties – Classroom teachers have sign-ups
available to chair or assist with parties. Field Trips – Classroom Teachers will send home
information throughout the year regarding Field Trips. B-PAC (Bilingual – Parent Advisory Committee) Parent Involvement Nights for our Bilingual parents. Parent/Teacher Conferences
Opportunities for Students
ELL Homework Club for Grades 1-5 students (additional information will be coming soon)
Other Clubs from All Buildings
Homework
Please check your child’s backpack each night.
If there are questions about homework, please contact the classroom teacher or the ELL/Bilingual teacher.
Grades K-5 ELL teachers do not send home homework from ELL class.
Other
If there are any questions about the information you have received tonight, feel free to contact your child’s ELL teacher.
Questions?