1. ELL Parent Orientation Gateway School District

2. Introduction to Ms. Loielo
Lived in Philadelphia, Tampa, Australia, Dominican Republic, and PITTSBURGH!
Entering 8th year as a teacher
Certificate in English and ESL K-12

3. Introduction to Gateway School District
The mission of the Gateway School District, in cooperation with parents and other members of the community, is to provide quality educational opportunities for all students, to promote academic excellence in a safe and caring environment, to enhance self-confidence through personal responsibility, and to develop life-long learners who will be productive citizens in a diverse and changing world.

4. ESL Program Goals To use English to communicate in
school and social settings.
To use English to achieve academically
in all content areas.
To use English in socially and culturally
appropriate ways.

5. Instruction Where: ESL room and regular classroom When : Daily
How : Individuals and small groups
Thematic Units
Cooperative Learning
What : Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Thinking
Resources: Books, News, Technology, Songs, Games, Plays, Pictures

6. What you can do!!! Check assignment books and backpacks.
Complete and return forms promptly.
Schedule a routine time for reading
**20 minutes a day even in home language**
Contact teachers with questions and concerns.
Attend conferences.

7. Additional Assistance
AIU Adult English as a Second Language Program
1401 Forbes Avenue, Suite 225
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
phone: (412) 

Carnegie Library ESL programs
Health Insurance
ESL School Laws of PA
Resources for Immigrants and Internationals

8. Thank you for coming. Thank you Mahalo Xie xie Danke Gracias Salamat
Arigato
Danke
Gracias
Salamat
Obrigada
Xie xie
Mahalo
Khawp Khun
Spacibo
Juspajarana
Please Contact me
Ms. Krysten Loielo
Phone: ext 123