Bell Ringer - Introduction of Self

New Beginnings Introduction to English Language Learners Alith Casey, ELL School Specialist Sharon Muñoz, ELL School Specialist Professional Development Department August 11, 2015

Lake County Schools Vision StatementVision 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 StatementMission 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.

Date August 11 th August 11 th 2015 Agenda 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 Bell Ringer 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? Benchmark Domain 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 Objective Learners 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 Out Revisit Essential Question

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

Bell Ringer - Introduction of Self Sharon Muñoz

Bell Ringer - Introduction of Self YOU?

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

Population of ELLs by School

Active ELLs by Grade Level

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/Endorsement Blackboard 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. 15

ESOL COURSES SCHEDULES SY 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 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 Create an account using your LCS

Think Pair Share Discuss 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?

Review

Learning Goal & Scale Learning Goal: Participants will be able to learn to identify various strategies, resources, programs, & technology to support ELLs 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 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 Question As a classroom teacher how can I best support English Language Learners in Lake County ELL Support

Please remember to complete the evaluation in True North Logic (TNL) when you have access.

ESOL/ELL Support