Scheduling English Learners Erin Sullivan, PhD Scheduling English Learners

English learners are not one homogeneous student group! What should be taken into consideration when scheduling ELs? English Language Proficiency Academic Background (math skills, literacy in first language, previous academic performance, interrupted education) Age of Arrival (LTELs, middle school age, 18+) English learners are not one homogeneous student group!

What tools do we have? Currently WIDA APT and WIDA ACCESS scores Spanish Literacy Assessment Transcripts (international and domestic) In Development Math Placement Assessment Student survey to determine interests and strengths

Important Distinction New to the Country/Beginner Newcomer Student has recently arrived to the United States. Student is entering a school in the United States for the first time. Student’s English proficiency score on the WIDA APT is between 1.0 – 4.9. Student has documentation of continuous schooling in his or her home country. Student is literate in his or her first language. Student may have recently arrived to the United States or they may have been here for some time. Student is entering a school in the United States for the first time. Student’s English proficiency score on the WIDA APT is between 1.0 -1.9. Student has at least one indicator of poor academic history (interrupted education, basic score on math assessment, illiteracy in first language, academic records with multiple failing grades).

What are their different needs? Beginners Newcomers ESOL courses that teach English language skills while integrating content (EFL 1, LTL 1) Support in navigating a new educational system (Academic Foundations) Support in navigating a new culture (American Culture) Support in integrating with American peers (electives, extra- curricular activities) Courses that teach English and address academic gaps including foundational literacy skills (EFL Newcomer) and foundational math skills (ESOL Math) while teaching English Support in navigating a new educational system (Academic Foundations) Support in navigating a new culture (American Culture) Support in integrating with American peers (electives, extra-curricular activities) Socio-emotional support

Jairo Jairo is 17 years old. He came to this country alone, and has been working for he past six months. He is highly motivated who is determined to graduate from high school. He has no transcripts and hasn’t been in school for over a year but he did go to high school in his home country, EL Salvador. His WAPT score is 1.0.

Jairo Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade ESOL EFL Newcomer EFL 1 EFL 2 EFL 3 Math Algebra 1  Geometry Sets, Functions, Probability Algebra II Science  Earth Systems Living systems Integrated Physics &Chemistry Social Studies World History American Government  U.S. History Economics and Public Issues English - English 10 English 11 Elective  ESOL CRD  CRD Fitness Foundations/Fitness Mastery ESOL LTL 1 ESOL LTL 2 Auto Services Fundamentals of Art Health/Chorus Spanish Course Foundations of Tech Guitar

Maria Maria has been in U.S. schools since the 5th grade when she was reunited with her parents after a four year separation. In 8th grade, she scored 2.6 on the WIDA Access. Her literacy score was only 1.9. Maria’s parents only completed elementary school in their home country of Guatemala and do not speak English well. They are determined to provide a better education for their children.

Maria Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade ESOL EFL 2 - Math Algebra 1  Geometry Sets Functions and Probability Algebra 2 Science  Earth Systems Living Systems Integrated Physics and Chemistry Physiology Social Studies World History American Government  U.S. History Economics and Public Issues English English 9 English 10 English 11 Elective  ESOL Academic Foundations AVID 10 AVID 11 AVID 12 ESOL LTL 1 ESOL LTL 2 Health/Chorus Dance Fundamentals of Art Spanish Course Foundations of Tech Fitness Foundations/Fitness Mastery Photography Design in Clay

Raef Raef began schools in the United States in 7th grade. His initial WAPT proficiency score was a 1.9, and his 8th grade Access score was a 3.9. Raef took Algebra 1 in the 8th grade and received an A. Raef had continuous schooling in his country, Egypt, and has a record of strong academic achievement.

Raef Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade ESOL EFL 2 - Math Honors Geometry  Honors Algebra 2 AP Calculus I AB AP Calculus II BC Science  Honors or AA/GT Earth Systems Honors or AA/GT Living Systems Honors Chemistry or AA/GT Chemistry AP Physics  Social Studies World History American Government  U.S. History Economics and Public Issues English English 9 English 10 English 11 Elective  Fitness Foundations/Fitness Mastery Guitar AP Chemistry ESOL LTL 1 ESOL LTL 2 AP Psychology AP Biology Fundamentals of Art Health/Chorus Music and Audio Technology AP Environmental Science Foundations of Tech AP Human Geography Anatomy and Physiology

Roger entered high school in 9th grade with an overall proficiency score of 1.3. He is14 years old and had consistent schooling in his home country of Mexico. His academic records indicate that he performed well in school.

Integrated Physics/Chemistry Roger Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade ESOL  EFL 1 EFL 2 EFL 3 - Math Algebra 1  Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus Science  Earth Systems Living Systems Integrated Physics/Chemistry Science Elective Social Studies American Culture  World History American Government U.S. History Economics and Public Issues English English 10 English 11 Elective  ESOL CRD CRD  AVID 11 AVID 12 Fitness Foundations ESOL LTL 1 ESOL LTL 2 Fundamentals of Art Health/Chorus Spanish Course? Spanish Course Foundations of Tech Student selected elective

Christian Christian came from El Salvador when he was 16 years old.  He completed 2nd grade in El Salvador 6 years prior to coming to the United States.  While he was a good student in his early educational experiences, he had to stop going to school in order to work to help support his family.  He has very low literacy skills in Spanish.

Cristian Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade ESOL EFL Newcomer EFL 1 EFL 2 EFL 3 Math ESOL Math  Algebra 1 Sets,Functions,and Probability Algebra 2 Science  Earth Systems Living Systems Integrated Physics and Chemistry Science Elective Social Studies American Culture  World History  American Government  U.S History Economics and Public Issues English - English 10 English 11 Elective  ESOL Academic Foundations AVID 10 AVID 11 AVID 12 Fitness Foundations/Fitness Mastery ESOL LTL 1 ESOL LTL 2 Student selected elective Fundamentals of Art Health/Chorus Spanish Course Foundations of Tech