2. Teaching English as a Second Language ESL Certification
Eduardo M. Valerio, Ph.D.
Lock Haven University
Alberto Carvalho

3. Definition of ESL ESL stands for English as a Second Language.
An ESL Program is a program designed for learners whose first language is not English.
These students are commonly referred to as ELLs (English Language Learners).

4. Knowing ESL techniques can assist you
in serving ESL/LEP/ELL students
getting a job in areas with large ESL populations
dual certification

5. Consider your interests
If you are interested in working with ESL students, you can translate any discipline into an ESL specialty by adding a credit ESL certificate
ESL training equips you to be a better teacher in any discipline

6. Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Intake Center
Designed to meet parents, accept students, identify all family needs, link to services, complete paperwork, evaluate students for placement in appropriate area school

7. Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Newcomer Center
(half day, basic skills prep, specific time limit—8 wks for example) These centers teach specific content over the specified time period to get children ready for a sheltered ESL class or regular school classes

9. Students can enter on any Monday and continue through all the weeks included in a full cycle.
This chart shows an example of a five-week cycle. The length of the cycle and content are determined by the school district.
The order of the classes doesn’t matter. So classes can be taught continuously in the same order. Students exit when they have taken all the courses.

10. Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students
Sheltered Instruction (classes taught in English to ESL students using special techniques, specific time limit—2 years for example)

11. Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students
Dual Language Program This is an enrichment program that will hopefully become the model for schools in the future.

12. Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students
Dual Language Program ELLs and traditional students learn side-by-side in courses where some content is taught in English and other content is taught exclusively in the native language of the ELL.

13. Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students
Dual Language Program
Fosters development of strong second language skills for traditional students
Building native language skills always enhances a child’s ability to learn. This is true for ESL students, too.

14. Teachers
In these environments teachers are continually trained and programs are evaluated and developed to improve results

15. Literacy
Literacy strengthens academic performance in all subject areas
Literacy should be a focus for all teachers as a means to enhance education for all students
Literacy is a central issue for ESL

16. Literacy
All students are ELLs learning English—even native speakers. All children are continually learning new vocabulary and becoming more proficient in the language.
Thinking about students in this way evens the playing field and helps you integrate these students in a more realistic way.

17. Important concepts for ESL
Provide background information in the first language if needed (fill them in with the facts)

18. Important concepts for ESL
be sure they understand vocabulary that relates to the academic topic you want to teach about

19. Important concepts for ESL
teach for success and highlight successes

20. Important concepts for ESL
use visual aids and graphic organizers

21. Important concepts for ESL
restate information in simpler terms and provide lots of repetition

22. Funding
Grants
Available from the government (federal and state) for specific projects, Title grants for migrant workers and other topics
Available through publishers to purchase materials for ESL students
Santillanausa is a good resource for current information on grants for ESL

23. Curricula Thematic units Life skills
Integrating other subject areas/preparing ELLs for other subject areas
CALLA

24. Assessment
Different than standard assessments

25. Assessment
Use creative means to give students opportunities to demonstrate they know the material rather than give a wrong answer because they are confused by the form of the assessment

26. Assessment
Guide them into successfully completing regular assessments step-by-step as a longer term goal

27. Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA)
90%-Doing
Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA)
70%-Participating
10%-Reading
20%-Hearing Words
50%-Visual
30%-Looking at pictures
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
Passive

28. Obtaining ESL Certification
16-18 hours of coursework in PA, which includes at least 60 hours of field experience working with actual ELLs

29. Obtaining ESL Certification
We are currently working to develop ESL concentration at LHU (online course you can complete with Internet access) Let us know if you are interested.
valuable addition to your teaching license
skills you learn are beneficial for working with any student

30. Resources ESL Resources on my website www.lhup.edu/evalerio

31. Contact Information
Dr. Eduardo Valerio RAUB 301
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