1. Welcome to the ELL Program!
ELL (English Language Learners)

2. Goals of ELL Students
To become good listeners, speakers, readers, and writers of English
To adapt to our new school environment
To gain the skills needed to be successful in Regular Education classes
To celebrate cultural diversity

3. Areas of Language Development
Oral
Listening
Reading
Writing

4. Identification
Newcomer’s Academy - English language based classes for 3 periods
Entering WMS - New students from other countries or states enter WMS
WAPT Assessment
and Orientation
ELL Core Classes - Content based small classes to build skills:
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
Science
Math Classes - All students are placed into classes based on Math skills
ELL WIDA Assessment
Passing students exit ELL
Regular Core Classes - Exited students are monitored for 2 years in regular core classes

5. WIDA Test - February Testing is done to… - Help guide instruction
- Check for progress
- Identify a child’s level of English proficiency
- Place students into appropriate class levels

6. Six Levels of Language Proficiency
Level 1 – Entering
Level 2 – Emerging
Level 3 – Developing
Level 4 – Expanding
Level 5 – Bridging
Level 6 – Reaching

7. Instruction 4 Kinds of ELL settings: Self-Contained - Newcomers
Sheltered Content - Small Groups
Regular Education - Ongoing Monitoring
Support Classes -
Extended Core
Title One Reading
AVID Elective

8. Bilingual School Home Assistants (BSHA)
Help parents and students:
Administer N.L.P. (Native Language Proficiency) testing
Translate during school meetings and conferences

9. ELL Teachers help students learn by…
Modifying instruction based on student strengths and needs
Providing practice with speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a supportive environment
Using pictures, books, real objects, and technology that help children build English skills
Making school a safe place for learning
Using student’s background knowledge to enhance their learning
Making learning meaningful by connecting to students’ prior knowledge

10. Parents can help children learn by...
Checking agendas and homework regularly
Creating a regular time & place for homework
Asking their child to read to them in English
Asking questions about what the child reads
Asking their child to teach what was learned in math, science, social studies, etc.
Asking about their child’s day at school (e.g., social interactions, class work, homework)
Reading and speaking to their child in the home language (learning in one language transfers to another)
Taking their child to the library weekly

11. Language Learning
Language learners may take 6-9 years to reach the level of their English first language peers
Home language skills help students learn a second language
If teachers, parents and students work together, students will succeed!

12. Working Together
Teachers
Parents
Students

13. Thank you! We appreciate your efforts in helping your child succeed.
Your attendance shows that you care about your child’s education.
We appreciate your efforts in helping your child succeed.

14. Washington Middle School ELL Showcase Friday September 20, 2013
Room 251 (Cacanindin)
2:30 - Sign In & Refreshments
2:35 - Welcome
2:40 - Introduction to ELL Program
2:50 – Questions
3:00 – Language Arts – 251 Cacanindin
Foster
3:10 – 1st Rotation for Math, Science, Social Studies
6th – Social Studies 107 – Routon
7th – Math Taniguchi
8th – Science McKnight
3:20 – 2nd Rotation
6th – Science McKnight
7th – Social Studies 107 – Routon
8th – Math Taniguchi
3:30 – 3rd Rotation
6th – Math Taniguchi
7th – Science 207 – McKnight
8th – Social Studies 107 – Routon