Linden Public School District ESL/Bilingual K-12 Program April 2012 Alphonsina Paternostro, Supervisor

Arriving to the United States 1967

Linden Public School District October 15, 2011 District Enrollment:5,913 LEP Count: 378 students Primary Language (Other than English): 1,289

N.J.S.A. Regulations Bilingual Program : 20 or more English Language learners (ELLs) in any one language classification enrolled in the district ESL Program: Up to two periods of ESL instruction must be provided based on students’ needs whenever there are 10 or more ELL students enrolled within the school

District ESL/Bilingual Program PK -12 Magnet Elementary Schools Program Models PK students once identified as ELLs, are supported by the classroom teacher. # 6 -#10 Part-time bilingual program: (Spanish and Polish) Students are mainstreamed in English program classes, but receive daily instruction by a certified bilingual teacher in mathematics and reading. # 8 ESL only Program: A daily developmental second language program of up to two periods of instruction based on students needs. # 9 ESL/High-Intensity Program (Creole) Students receive two or more periods a day of ESL instruction. One period is the standard ESL class, and the other period is tutorial. Pull-Out ESL Program: The goal is to provide individualized support to students in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Push-In ESL Program: The goal is to provide guided reading instruction and/or instruction to bilingual and mainstream students

District ESL/Bilingual Program PK -12 High-Intensity ESL Program : The goal is to provide the ELLs access to the core curriculum and opportunities for English language development. Soehl and Mc Manus Middle Schools Linden High School Students receive two or more periods a day of ESL instruction

ESL Placement Screening process and entry criteria IDENTIFICATION a. Home language survey b. Cum-folder copy must be sent to supervisor c. ESL teacher does the initial testing d. Language proficiency test (W-APT) e. Prior school records f. Parental consent g. Bussing arrangements h. Student folders

TITLE III Requirements of the “No Child Left Behind Act” Title III requires each states to adopt English Language standards that are linked to the state academic content standards. Title III also mandates all K-12 English language learners to be assessed annually in the domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Title III requires that states are held accountable for meeting three annual measurable achievement objectives (AMAOs) for English language learners.

ACCESS for ELLs Assessments Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State (ACCESS for ELLs) A component of the WIDA standards A large scale language proficiency test for K-12 Adapted by N.J.D.O.E. - Spring 2006 Annually measure ELLs’ progress and achievement in English language acquisition

District’s Exit Criteria Demonstration of readiness in an English only program Student’s level of English proficiency as measure by the ACCESS Multiple indicators: -Classroom performance -Reading level in English -Judgment of the teaching staff member A parent or guardian may remove a student who is enrolled in a bilingual education program.

Instruction Implementing the WIDA Standards in the classroom Using ELLs’ assessments data to inform instruction Instructional strategies for ELLs in the mainstream/content area classroom Co-teaching / Push – in Models Creating lessons to meet the WIDA Standards Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) Differentiating Instruction for ELLs Technology for ELLs Heritage Language Program

To better serve our students Family and Parent Involvement Parents’ Night Family Resource Guide Parent Advisory Committee meetings Translation of correspondence Welcoming atmosphere at school toward parent visits and participation Participation on school trips

Working With Various Student Groups Immigrant Students Special Ed. & ELLs (Scenario) Preschool ELLs Over-age, under schooled ELLs Cultural Diversity Clubs LHS International Club Student Leadership Program (NJPSA)

Linden Public School District Award of Excellence ESL K-12 Program Model Program Designation