MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DR. REGINALD EGGLESTON ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FEDERAL AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS TRACY H. JAY ESL/MIGRANT COORDINATOR The English as a Second Language Program

English as a Second Language The ESL Department services over 1000 students representing over 56 different languages and dialects. Due to the large number of language groups represented in the Mobile County Public Schools, a Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) approach has been selected for serving English learners.

English as a Second Language The regular classroom teacher provides instruction that simultaneously introduces both language and content with a focus on content rather than the English language itself. Support is provided by the ESL teacher or paraprofessional and to the extent feasible, in the native language of the student.

English as a Second Language The core language acquisition program of MCPSS is Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) through the effective implementation of Tier I instruction utilizing the Cycle of Instruction Model.

The Cycle of Instruction Bell Ringer Introduction/ Essential Vocabulary Essential Question Direct Instruction Guided Practice Independent Practice Closure Teacher Answers Essential Question

The Cycle of Instruction The core teacher addresses the WIDA Standards within the Cycle of Instruction for English learners.

WIDA Standards Alabama is a member of the WIDA Consortium. The World-Class Instructional Design Assessment Consortium (WIDA) is a consortium of 27 states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners. The WIDA standards encompass: Social and instructional language usage The language of Language Arts The language of Mathematics The language of Science The language of Social Studies

The Cycle of Instruction Bell Ringer Introduction/ Essential Vocabulary Essential Question Direct Instruction Guided Practice Independent Practice Closure Teacher Answers Essential Question Social and instructional language Language of the content area

Core Program Regular teachers, ESL teachers, and ESL paraprofessionals work together to ensure the WIDA standards are covered during the Cycle of Instruction model. MCPSS specific professional development is being provided this year. STI: The EL Student in the MCPSS Classroom PD Title #: EL2012

ESL Needs Assessment SY Our focus area this year is literacy in the secondary setting. Specific attention will be on the AHSGE in reading and students in the middle school setting.

ESL Needs Assessment SY Of the 13 middle schools serving ELs, 4 did not make AMAO-A and 4 did not make AMAO-B. If you have an EL teacher in your elementary or high school that also serves a middle school that is not proficient, be prepared for them to concentrate services on that middle school.

EL Staff in Your School Teachers may be more transient this year School assignments have been set for this year- any questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Jay Teacher schedules will not be set until a few weeks after school starts and all students have been identified and screened- again all schedules are assigned based on greatest need and are fluid

For More Information Dr. Reginald Eggleston Assistant Superintendent of Federal Programs Tracy H. Jay ESL/Migrant Coordinator Jenny Rey ESL Welcome Center Resource Teacher