4. ELL-MESOL

9. Explaining the difference between BICS and CALP

10.  Language skills for social interaction  Everyday language skills  Ability to communicate effectively with peers in class, playground, lunch

11.  Formal academic learning  Essential for success in school  Normally takes 5 – 7 years to attain  This does not mean just learning new vocabulary – need to learn how to apply knowledge  Includes 4 main areas: ◦ Listening ◦ Speaking ◦ Reading ◦ Writing

12. BICS vs. CALP  We need to use data to determine if proficiency has been made  Often, teachers confuse BICS for CALP  Just because a student can communicate with peers, does not mean they have attainted English language proficiency  We use data from ACCESS testing to determine a student’s proficiency

13.  Determines the English proficiency level  Evaluates the effectiveness of ESOL programs  Provides information to enhance instruction for English Language Learners  Assesses English proficiency gains using a standards based instrument  Provides data for meeting federal and state requirements

14.  Given each year in late January/ early February  Given in Tiers A, B, C and by Grade Clusters  Test administrator needs to be certified each year to administer the test  Domains tested ◦ Oral Language ◦ Literacy (reading & writing) ◦ Comprehension

16.  The ACCESS test determined the level of English proficiency: ◦ Level 1 – Entering ◦ Level 2 – Beginning ◦ Level 3 – Developing ◦ Level 4 – Expanding ◦ Level 5 – Bridging

17.  ELL students primarily work with 4 language domains: ◦ Listening ◦ Speaking ◦ Reading ◦ Writing  WIDA Standards are accessible at WIDA’s website – www.wida.us

20.  Repeat  Rephrase  Reiterate  Restate  Reword ◦ Modifications checklist & teaching strategies packet will be provided to all classroom teachers with ELL students

21.  Based on ACCESS scores which arrive in May  A LAC conference may be held for some students who have not met clear exit criteria  DIBELS, AMES WEB, EOCT, and GHSGT data are also considered for possible exit

22.  ELL-M students have met criteria to exit ESOL  ELL-M students will be monitored for two years  A form will be provided for classroom teachers to assess progress or identify concerns

23.  TPC conferences are held to address student testing accommodations  Parents are encouraged to attend LAC conferences  Parents are provided with ACCESS test results in May and are invited to attend a meeting in the fall to have those explained in detail.  Many schools have activities designed to promote parent participation