WELCOME TO THE ESL PARENT

INFORMATIONAL MEETING

MS. SOFOS

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Woodland Elementary School

Welcome to ESL!

Bien venidos a ESL!

WHAT IS ESL?

ESL is a state mandated program for students of bilingual homes who qualify for services.

ESL teachers provide students with additional support in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English.

ESL teachers work closely with your child’s classroom teacher to ensure your student’s needs are being met.

ESL students are given a state mandated test (NYSESLAT) annually to assess their proficiency and growth in English acquisition.

QUALIFYING FOR ESL SERVICES

Home Language Questionnaire

Listening Speaking Reading Writing

How and why did my child qualify?

Interview

LAB-R

ESL SERVICES

ESL students receive 1 or 2 classes of intensive

English language instruction depending

on their level of English proficiency

Beginner- 2 ClassesIntermediate- 2 ClassesAdvanced- 1 Class

I DON’T SPEAK ENGLISH. HOW DO I HELP MY CHILD WITH SCHOOL?

1. Empty the homework folder every night.2. Look at the homework and sign papers

that need to be returned to the teacher.3. If your child has tried to do the homework

and still doesn’t know how, just write a note on the homework.

4. Questions? Write a note to your child’s teacher in your language.

5. READ, READ, READ or tell oral stories in your language!

STRESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL

Arriving to school on time. Having homework completed. Checking the students folder every night. Having a homework spot for your child with

supplies. Communicating regularly with your child’s

teacher.

STUDENT HABITS Go to bed on-time Eat well-balanced meals and

snacks Dress according to weather

conditions Be responsible with

homework and school supplies

Rest time

FAMILY TIME

Recreational Trips (Library, museum, book stores)

Dinner Time Reading together Ask about their day

at school (what did you learn?, favorite part of the day?)

RESOURCES

Library Computer

Assisted Instruction (Websites & Links)

Websites for ESL Par ents and Students LISTENING, READING, WRITING, SPELLING, VOCABULARY games and/or exercises www.starfall.com (reading, spelling, phonics—not an ESL-specific site) www.playkidsgames.com http://a4esl.org (vocabulary, grammar, bilingual quizzes, links to other ESL sites) ES, MS, HS levels www.manythings.org (a variety of topics and skills) www.eslpartyland.com www.colorincolorado.org/index.php?langswitch=en (provides resources in Spanish)

http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/reader/index.html (provides guidance to parents to help their children read, Spanish translation)

THANKS FOR COMING!!

Questions and Answers