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Fernando Guidice Director Family Empowerment

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Agenda & Outcomes Welcome ELA Summer Academy Assessment: ACCESS Parent Interactive Activity Resource Tables

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION The DPS ELA Summer Academy Supporting our Student’s Academic Achievement

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Alejandra Estrada ELA Summer Academy Program Manager Sara Hamilton Curriculum Coordinator, Summer Academy

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION What is the ELA Summer Academy? DPS Summer Academy is a four week half-day summer program designed to help students who need extra support developing literacy skills, such as English Learners and students on READ plans.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Does my child qualify? Students in grades kindergarten through 8 th if they have an ACCESS level between 1 and 4.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Does my child qualify? Students in grades kindergarten through 3 rd grade are invited to attend if they are on a READ plan. Students are placed on a READ plan based on assessment results which indicated that they require additional reading support.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION What are the benefits? High-quality instruction from excellent teachers Engaging curriculum Documented gains in English and Spanish literacy Student’s learn multiple reading strategies Students become more confident readers

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION How are teachers selected? All selected teachers are highly qualified and have 2 years or more of experience. In addition, we are hiring teachers who have been trained to support students using the Guided Reading Plus method.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Where will the students attend? Lena Archuleta Barnum Elementary Brown Elementary Castro Elementary Cole Arts & Science Academy Colfax Elementary College View Elementary Ellis Elementary Fairview Elementary Farrell B. Howell Florida Pitt Waller Goldrick Elementary Greenlee Elementary Holm Elementary Johnson Elementary Trevista at Horrace Mann Maxwell Elementary McMeen Elementary Montclair Elementary Place Bridge Stedman Elementary Whittier (Middle school)

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION What school will my student attend? Students are assigned to the Summer Academy site closest to their home address. Students whose home address is more than one mile away from the nearest Summer Academy site are eligible for transportation.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION How do I apply? You will receive an application from your school if your child meets the criteria for admission. Fill out the application Give it to your school secretary Option 1:

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION How do I apply? You can access the application through the DPS website. Download and fill out the application. Send a scanned copy to the DPS Summer Academy ; or Send via postal mail to 1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO Option 2:

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION What is the application deadline? Applications must be turned in by March 18, 2016 Late applications will not qualify for transportation. Late =

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION More information… Your school’s Office Manager The Summer Academy Hotline (720) at:

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Resource Table Please visit Alejandra Estrada at the Summer Academy Resource table immediately after the DAC.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION ACCESS for ELs Rochanda Jackson, Ed.M., MPA Manager of Assessment Administration Department of Accountability, Research & Evaluation

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Who takes the ACCESS test? All DPS students in grades kindergarten through 12 th grade who are identified as English language learners.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION What does the ACCESS test measure? English proficiency in four domains: Reading Writing Listening Speaking

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION When are student’s tested? January 11 th ACCESS Window Opens February 12 th ACCESS Window Closes

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION How are students tested? The ACCESS test will be administered using paper and pencil this Spring. Next year, Denver expects to shift to an online version of the test

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Why are English Learners tested?  Classification: Informs student Redesignation decisions  Instruction: Gives teachers information they can use to support instruction and learning for students

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Why are English Learners tested?  Accountability: Gives the District information that allows them to evaluate their ESL/bilingual program  Parent & Student Engagement: Helps families understand the current level of a student’s English proficiency

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION How do these results affect my student? ACCESS data along with an additional body of evidence is used to determine if a student is ready to be redesignated from the ELA program. Students must score a level 5 or above overall and a level 5 or above on literacy (reading + writing).

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION When are student results received? Mid-May Families receive ACCESS results Fall, 2016 Families receive Growth Report

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION How do I read the report?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION What do the levels mean?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION How do schools use this information?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Describes a student’s progress over time to acquire English language proficiency from her own starting point. – School leaders know what percentage of their ELs is on track/off track to acquire English proficiency over time. – School leaders and teachers can use this data to inform instructional planning and intervention decisions. – Students and families can be engaged goal setting. How do schools use this information?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Can I see this in Parent Portal?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Can I see this in Parent Portal?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Can I see this in Parent Portal?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Can I see this in Parent Portal?

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Special Topics: Summer Academy Alejandra Estrada and Sara Hamilton will be available at our Summer Academy Resource Table to answer additional questions.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Special Topics: ACCESS Rochanda Jackson, Manager of Assessment Administration from the Accountability, Research and Evaluation (ARE) Department, will be available to answer parent questions on the ACCESS assessment.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITIONQuestions…Questions…

Resource Tables: Special Education Family Constituency PAC Support Parent Portal Summer Academy ARE: ACCESS Assessment Center for Family Opportunity

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Resource Table Guide Special Education PAC Support Center for Family Opportunity General information on Special Education programs, services, and assessment. Learn about ESL and technology classes offered in the district. Learn how to start and grow a PAC at your school. Resource table for family liaisons.

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Resource Table Guide Parent Portal ARE: ACCESS Get more information on the ELA Summer Academy application process. Learn more about the ACCESS assessment. Information on setting up an account and seeing report cards and test scores. Summer Academy

E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A CQUISITION Next Steps… February 9, 2016 Superintendent Parent Forum DAC Leadership Hour Rigor & Readiness Reading Report Cards Understanding English Language Proficiency Standards

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