New Beginnings Supporting English Language Learners @TeachXLearn New Beginnings Supporting English Language Learners Alith Casey, ELL School Specialist Amber Green, Title III/ESOL Program Specialist Sharon Muñoz, ELL School Specialist July 27, 2016 Tavares Middle School The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Lake County Schools @TeachXLearn Vision Statement Mission Statement A 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 Statement The 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. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn C2 INSTRUCTIONAL FRAMEWORK July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018 Lake County Schools College and Career Readiness: Non-Negotiables 3 Year Plan How does your presentation align with the C2 Ready Instructional Framework? Point out specific areas that will be addressed during your presentation. Consider highlighting or circling how the session will support the instructional framework. Additional information is available on the Academic Services website. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Community Builder: What do you know about English Language Learners? @TeachXLearn Community Builder: What do you know about English Language Learners? Supporting English Language Learners Agenda Learning Goal Participants will be able to identify and utilize various strategies, resources, programs, and technology to support English Language Learners. Standards Domain 2 : Element 47: Planning/Preparing for Special Student Needs. Needs of English Language Learners Domain 3: Reflecting on Teaching Objective Participants will identify the strategies and practices to support ELLs by utilizing district tools and resources. PRIMING PROCESSING RETAINING Overview of ELL and ESOL LCS ELL Population and Languages Review ESOL Endorsement brochure Identify various ESOL strategies, resources and programs English Language Learner Expectations Summarizing Activity: Reflect using your Interactive Note Taking Guide. Essential Question: How can I best support English Language Learners in my instructional planning and delivery? Next Steps Consider signing up for the ESOL Endorsement Courses that are offered within Lake County School District and identify who is your school’s ESOL Contact. Common Language ELL (English Language Learner), ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages), Certification/Endorsement, NES, LES, FES The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated. Learning Goal @TeachXLearn Learning Goal: Participants will be able to identify and utilize various strategies, resources, programs, and technology to support English Language Learners. Score 4.0 In addition to level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Participants will be able to utilize various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support 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: Identify and utilize various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support English Language Learners Sign up for ESOL endorsement courses if needed for school year 2016-2017 2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content 2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes. The participant will understand: Identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support English Language Learners 1.5 Partial knowledge of the score 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content 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 participant will understand: Identify some strategies and resources 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.  Include this slide at the beginning your presentation to gauge participants’ baseline knowledge. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

You will say…” Go, Teach” @TeachXLearn Call & Response I will say…”Ready, Set” You will say…” Go, Teach” The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn Parking Lot Throughout our workshop today, in an effort to stay on time and on task, jot your thoughts on a Post-it Note and place it on the “Parking Lot” if you should have any additional questions. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn Community Builder What do you know about English Language Learners (ELLs)? Step 1 Think about what you know Step 2 Write about what you know Step 3 Share what you know Speaks a different language ELL Participants will create a circle map “what they know already know about ELL”. Ask “how many of you know about Thinking Maps?” Think about what you know Write about what you know Share what you know The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

What is an English Language Learner (ELL)? @TeachXLearn What is an English Language Learner (ELL)? Florida Consent Decree The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn META Consent Decree 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. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

What is an English Language Learner (ELL)? @TeachXLearn What is an English Language Learner (ELL)? English-language learners, or ELLs, are students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, who often come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds. ELLs are classified in three categories: Non English Speaking (NES) Limited English Speaking (LES) Fluent English Speaking (FES) The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

What is English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)? @TeachXLearn What is English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)? ESOL is a program designed specifically to improve the language proficiency of students whose native language is not English. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Lake County Schools ELLs @TeachXLearn Lake County Schools ELLs 2015-16 Number of ELLs by Grade Level 1,861 Total number of ELLs in Lake County Schools The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Lake County Schools ELLs @TeachXLearn Lake County Schools ELLs 28 Different Languages 2016 LANGUAGE # of ELLS SPANISH 1407 ENGLISH 289 HAITIAN-CREOLE (INC FR CREOLE & Creol) 30 MARSHALLESE 29 VIETNAMESE 19 CHINESE, ZHONGWEN 13 FRENCH 11 PORTUGUESE 10 ARABIC 9 JAPANESE, NIHONGO 6 TAGALOG GUJARATI 4 RUSSIAN BENGALI, BANGLA 3 GERMAN UKRANIAN ALBANIAN, SHQIP 2 POLISH SERBIAN, SRPSKI HINDI 1 KOREAN, CHOSON-O LITHUANIAN MANDARIN OTHER TONGA TURKISH URDU VISAYAN 2015-16 Most Spoken Languages by ELLs: Spanish 5. Vietnamese English 6. Chinese Creole: Haitian/French 7. French Marshallese 8. Portuguese The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement @TeachXLearn Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement Who needs to enroll in ESOL Courses?     Section IV of the Consent Decree specifically addresses the requirements of personnel who interact with ELL students in an educational environment. The requirements vary and are outlined in the Consent Decree (Revised Agreement of 1990, p. 17-18). K-12 teachers and exceptional student education teachers, whose instructional load includes language arts and reading/intensive reading are required to obtain full ESOL Endorsement. Other content area teachers and those who have supporting instructional roles are required to take ESOL courses. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement @TeachXLearn Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement What are my options for ESOL Endorsement or Certification?   Option 1 – 15 semester hours in college coursework reflecting the following ESOL areas: Testing and Evaluation, Methods of Teaching, Cross-Cultural, Curriculum & Materials Development, and Applied Linguistics. Option 2 – 300 in-service credits through Lake County Schools’ courses: Testing & Evaluation, Methods of Teaching, Cross-Cultural, Curriculum & Materials Development, and Applied Linguistics. Option 3 – A combination of in-service and college credit is available providing that the college credit courses are evaluated by the Lake County Schools Human Resources Department and meet content objectives within the five required Lake County Schools in-service credit courses which include Testing & Evaluation, Methods of Teaching, Cross-Cultural, Curriculum & Materials Development, and Applied Linguistics. Option 4 – To obtain the ESOL K-12 certification, teachers must pass the ESOL subject area exam and complete 120 hours of ESOL training within three years. Prior coursework can be used and it may be helpful for teachers to take the two classes first and then take the exam. Subject area exam information, including a study guide can be found at http://www.fl.nesinc.com/. Online courses approved through LCS are CTechEd, PAEC, and NEFEC. Online courses may be taken at the educator’s expense and must be pre-approved prior to enrollment through Diane Shopf, Lake County Schools Human Resource Services Department. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement @TeachXLearn Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement Which Job Category am I in? Category  1  Language Arts/English, Developmental Language Arts, Intensive Reading and Reading teachers. 300 in-service credit points or 15 semester hours. Category  2  Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, or Computer Literacy teachers. 60 in-service credit points* or 3 semester hours. Category  3   All other subjects not included in Categories 1 or 2 above 18 in-service credit points** Category  4   School Administrators, Guidance Counselors The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

ESOL Certification/Endorsement Courses @TeachXLearn ESOL Certification/Endorsement Courses Remind the participants that they are responsible for the completion of ESOL Endorsement Courses. (Nobody is going to remind the participants their next step.) The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement @TeachXLearn Lake County Schools ESOL Certification/Endorsement Online ESOL Courses (Each Course is 10 weeks) Registration Opens  Course Starts  Course Ends  August 29, 2016 September 12, 2016  November 18, 2016   January 9, 2017  January 23, 2017 April 7, 2017  May 5, 2017  May 30, 2017  July 31, 2017 For more information of ESOL Endorsement, visit Teaching and Learning Webpage: http://intranet.staff.lakeschools.local/Page/1658 The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Reflection: Turn and Talk @TeachXLearn Reflection: Turn and Talk What have you learned about ESOL and certification/endorsement? The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Call & Response “Go, Teach” “Ready, Set” @TeachXLearn The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

ESOL Curriculum Lake County Schools uses an immersion/inclusion model. @TeachXLearn ESOL Curriculum Lake County Schools uses an immersion/inclusion model. Accommodations and modifications are used to support ELLs Accommodations are necessary in order to provide ELL students with equal access to learning and equal opportunity to show what he or she can do. Modifications are changes in what a student is expected to learn. ELLs are expected to learn the same grade level standards as non-ELLs. Rosetta Stone is the only supplemental curriculum. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn Rosetta Stone Program Rosetta Stone is a web based program that assists qualifying ELLs in second through twelfth grades with English language acquisition. Rosetta Stone provides curricula, usage and learner progress reports. Students can also access Rosetta Stone from home, making it a convenient way to continue the reinforcement of the language at home. Not all ELL students use Rosetta Stone. Criteria is set for NES and some LES students only. Lake County’s Website Address http://lake.rosettastoneclassroom.com/en-US/ The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Best Practices for Rosetta Stone @TeachXLearn Best Practices for Rosetta Stone Any student with a Rosetta Stone license should utilize the program at least 20 minutes per day, four days a week. The learner should be monitored by the teacher using the Learner Progress Form. Rosetta Stone encourages learners to repeat the lessons to improve their scores. Make sure to mentioned the usage of RS in secondary IR classes The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Resources for ELL Instruction @TeachXLearn Resources for ELL Instruction Intranet> Teaching and Leaning Department>ESOL/ELL Support>Resources The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

ESOL Basic Strategies ELL Plan Teacher Lesson Plans @TeachXLearn ESOL Basic Strategies ELL Plan Teacher Lesson Plans Daily use in classroom The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

eStrats: Digital ESOL STRATEGIES FOR BASIC CLASSROOMS @TeachXLearn eStrats: Digital ESOL STRATEGIES FOR BASIC CLASSROOMS LCS Intranet: Departments Teaching and Learning ESOL Teacher Resources eStrats: (online version of Basic Classrooms Strategies) The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

ELL Instructional Strategies @TeachXLearn ELL Instructional Strategies This ELL Instructional Strategies Guide has been created to provide strategies at your fingertips to use while planning for classroom instruction in listening, speaking, reading & writing as well as during ELL Committee meetings to determine appropriate levels of support. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Word to Word Dictionary @TeachXLearn Word to Word Dictionary Dictionaries are provided for ELLs in 2nd to 12 grades in their native language, with a direct word to word translation into English. A resource to assist ELLs in acquiring English. Dictionary is to be used in the classroom daily to increase vocabulary. Only state approved resource during state testing. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

ESOL/ELL Teacher Assistant @TeachXLearn ESOL/ELL Teacher Assistant ESOL/ELL Teacher Assistant (TA) Personnel that works under direction of the certified classroom teacher to assist ELL students in the classroom. ESOL/ELL TAs have been district trained in best practices and research based strategies. ESOL/ELL Teacher Assistants are only provided to schools with at least 15 ELLs with the same language. Not every teacher will receive a ESOL/ELL TA Not all school will have ESOL/ELL Teacher Assistant depends the populations. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

ELL iPads iPads are an available resource for ELLs. @TeachXLearn ELL iPads iPads are an available resource for ELLs. ELLs can use the iPads to access Rosetta Stone and a variety of apps to increase their English proficiency and academic performance. * ELL iPads are provided to: ESOL/ELL Teacher Assistants Intensive Reading (IR) for ELLs classes The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn Reflection Write down 3 ways in which you may use some of these resources in your classroom. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Call & Response “Go, Teach” “Ready, Set” @TeachXLearn The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Expectation of ELLs What are your expectations of ELLs? @TeachXLearn Expectation of ELLs What are your expectations of ELLs? How do you plan to set those expectations? State that each teacher has received this book this morning. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn Take a minute to read pages 37 – 39. On a post it, write down what it means to you to have positive expectations for ELLs and how it will affect your students. This morning you received a copy of Harry K Wong’s The First Days of School, How to be an Effective Teacher. Within this text there is a lot of information to support you in your first year of teaching. One of the highlights is the difference between positive and negative expectations. Take a minute to read pages 37 – 39. On a post it, write down what it means to you to have positive expectations as a teacher and how it will affect your students. Teachers will share their ideas (popcorn out) The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Two Kinds of Expectation for ELLs @TeachXLearn Two Kinds of Expectation for ELLs Expectations should not change because of a language barrier Use the students’ native language as an advantage instead of disadvantage The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn Your expectations of your students will greatly influence their achievement in your class, in their lives, and ultimately in the world. H. Wong (pg. 44) The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Supporting English Language Learner Wrap Up @TeachXLearn Supporting English Language Learner Wrap Up Today we introduced you to: ESOL/ELL Definition Teacher ESOL Endorsement/Certification ELL Resources ELL Expectations The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

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@TeachXLearn Summarizing Activity: Reflect using your Interactive Note Taking Guide. Please direct teachers to spend about 5-7 minutes reflecting on their learning in their Interactive Note Taking Guides (provided to them at registration tables during initial sign-in on Wednesday morning). The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

@TeachXLearn Next Steps Consider signing up for the ESOL Endorsement Courses that are offered within Lake County School District and identify who is your school’s ESOL Contact. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated. Learning Goal @TeachXLearn Learning Goal: Participants will be able to identify and utilize various strategies, resources, programs, and technology to support English Language Learners. Score 4.0 In addition to level 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Participants will be able to utilize various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support 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: Identify and utilize various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support English Language Learners Sign up for ESOL endorsement courses if needed for school year 2016-2017 2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content 2.0 There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes. The participant will understand: Identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support English Language Learners 1.5 Partial knowledge of the score 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0 content 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 participant will understand: Identify some strategies and resources 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.  Include this slide at the beginning your presentation to gauge participants’ baseline knowledge. The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!

For More Information Contact @TeachXLearn For More Information Contact Lake County Schools, Florida Teaching and Learning Department Kati Pearson, Director 352-253-6866 www.Lake.K12.FL.US Alith Casey, ELL School Specialist, 352-253-6889 Amber Green, Title III/ESOL Program Specialist, 352-253-6883 Sharon Muñoz, ELL School Specialist, 352-253-6888 The Brain Can Change - The Teacher is the Single Greatest Difference Maker - The Fierce Urgency of Now!