ESL Teacher Training - Washington County Public Schools · ESL Teacher Training September 8, ......
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ESL Teacher Training
September 8, 2016
teachers-- the reason you are here --
we need YOUR help
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English Language Learners are Everyone’s Responsibility
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What does the Law say?
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Lau V. Nichols, 1974, U.S.
Supreme Court —a child must
have basic English skills to
participate in the educational
process and may not be denied
access to education because of
limited English.
FEDERAL Legislation Referencing ELL
Title VI, Civil Rights Act, 1964,-no person may be
denied rights and benefits of citizenship because of
race, color, or national origin
Plyler v. Doe, 1982, U. S. Supreme Court —
upheld Texas court ruling that undocumented
children have the same right to a free public
education as U.S. citizens
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001—makes school
districts accountable for the education of all
children, including ELLs
FEDERAL Legislation Referencing ELL
Every Student Succeeds Act - Dec., 2015
ESSA --adds more emphasis on education and
assessment results of ELLs
ELL growth in English acquisition used as part
of Virginia accreditation (ACCESS scores)
Student who were:
* Born outside United States *first Language other than English
Secondary factors:
*language other than English spoken in the home
*prior scholastic/academic records
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Who might qualify for ELL services?
How are students identified for ESL services?
• Identification must take place during the registration process.
When a student registers in our division a home language survey is included in the paperwork. This survey aims to identify any and all languages present in a home. If a language other than English is indicated on the survey, students are given the WIDA W-APT screening test. If students transfer from another school division in which they have already taken a WIDA language proficiency assessment, those scores are used in place of a screening. Scores on these assessments are used to determine if a student is eligible for ESL services and accommodations. Here is a flowchart of the process:
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ESL Identification Procedure
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Federal Law –Translations if requested
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Registrars should notify the local ESL instructor of any form
indicating a language other than English recorded on Home
Language Forms
Federal Law --Translations Federal law requires schools communicate with parents in a language they understand concerning:
1) Disciplinary notices
2) Changes in scheduling
3) School rules and regulations
4) Applications for free and reduced lunch
5) Field trip forms
6) Health and immunization notices
7) Other general information sent to all students.
8) Parent conference -- if the parent does not understand English, the school is obligated to provide an approved interpreter with prior notice.
– https://translate.google.com
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Federal Law – Discipline – Translations
–An ESL student CANNOT be used to translate DURING A DISCIPLINE MEETING, regardless of the situation.
– If a family brings in a family member or friend to help interpret, the district is still responsible for providing an approved interpreter.
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Supporting ESL in the Classroom
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Classroom Teachers Should:
Use visuals and manipulatives
Allow more time and practice
Simplify directions, tasks, number
of steps, and language when
necessary
Use Differentiation
What Can My ESL Student Do?
• Use the CAN DO indicators chart to find out what ESL students at specific levels CAN DO or should be working toward.
What can SAM do?
• Listening level 5.0
• Speaking level 5.2
• Reading level 5.0
• Writing level 4.9
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Sam has an overall language level & literacy
level of 5.0
BRIDGING
CAN DO Indicators
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Role of the CLASSROOM TEACHER -- ESL
The CLASSROOM TEACHER with ESL students are:
Responsible for making their classroom instruction accessible, even for students at a beginning level of English proficiency
Responsible for assessing students in such a way that does not discriminate against them on the basis of their language proficiency.
Incorporate both content and the WIDA ELD standards in each lesson. (The standards along with accommodations and modifications should be well documented.)
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ESL Supports
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Sensory Supports Graphic Supports Interactive Supports
Real-life objects
Manipulatives
Pictures &
photographs
Illustrations,
diagrams, drawings
Bulletin boards
Magazines &
newspapers
Physical activities
Videos
Models & figures
Charts
Graphic organizers
Tables
Graphs
Timelines
Number lines
Illustrated word
walls
Posters & displays
Bulletin boards
In pairs or partners
In small groups
In a whole group
Using cooperative
group structures
Internet or software
With native
language
With mentors
ESL -- LEP -- EL Grading Grading must reflect the student's accommodated and modified curriculum objectives, presentation, and assessment.
Teachers cannot require an ESL student to do the same assignments as an English-fluent student, without regard for the ESL student's level of English proficiency or the ability of limited-English proficient parents to help at home.
Teachers cannot penalize an ESL student for work missed while with the ESL teacher
Teachers cannot assign an ESL student a failing grade if the reason for that failure is his or her limited English proficiency.
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Incorporating WIDA ELD Standards
• Teachers should note the WIDA ELD Standard being used/taught within the regular content classroom
lesson plan.
• WIDA ELD STANDARDS
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts
necessary for academic success in the content area :
• ELD STANDARD 1 ~ Language of Social & Instructional Purpose
• ELD STANDARD 2 ~ Language of Language Arts
• ELD STANDARD 3 ~ Language of Math
• ELD STANDARD 4 ~ Language of Science
• ELD STANDARD 5 ~ Language of Social Studies
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WIDA Resources and Proficiency Levels Resources and information for teachers
click links to access resources!
• WIDA
• Virginia is a member of the WIDA Consortium, which provides our English Language Development Standards and the assessments for screening and tracking English language proficiency. Click on the links below to view various WIDA resources.
• Standards & Instruction The WIDA ELD Standards are used in conjunction with the Virginia Standards of Learning to ensure meaningful education and participation in the content classroom. Can Do Descriptors Used in conjunction with the ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 scores, the Can Do Descriptors help educators identify language that students at a given level should be able to manipulate and understand. Assessment English Language Learners are assessed annually on their academic English proficiency. These scores are used to determine supports in the classroom and on standardized tests. Professional Development WIDA offers some free educational resources and online learning modules for educators.
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Proficiency Levels There are 6 ELD proficiency levels. Click on each level to learn more.
• Level 1- Entering Level 2- Beginning Level 3- Developing Level 4- Expanding Level 5- Bridging Level 6- Reaching
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Federal Law – SPED and ELL
All students who are “dually” identified as SPED and ELL must have BOTH an IEP and a PLEP (ESL
education plan).
IEP must specify on the PLOP page of the IEP information related to ESL services
IEPs must list the WIDA Access Information
IEP Teams must include the ESL teacher
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The ESL Coordinator will ensure procedures are in
place: ESL Handbook & Resource Guide
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English Language Learners English as Second Language K-12 Resource Guide
Role of the Principal -- ESL
The principal will ensure:
All students upon registration have a Home Language Survey completed
ESL students are screened and placed accordingly
ESL students receive an equal education and families are treated fairly and respectfully
ESL students receive appropriate ESOL services and appropriate modifications and accommodations in the regular classroom
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Role of the Principal -- ESL (cont’d)
The principal will ensure:
School staff and classroom teachers are informed of the legal and procedural guidelines for working with ESL students and their families. (This includes providing
appropriate translation for communication with parents and assuring that accommodations and modifications in PLEP plans are followed, and adequate PD is provided to mainstream teachers)
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VDOE Title III TOOLKIT
Dear Colleague Letter
Tools and Resources for Identifying All English
Language Learners
Information for Ensuring English Learner Students
Can Participate Meaningfully and Equally in
Educational Programs (Fact Sheet)
Information for Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Parents and Guardians and for Schools and School
Districts that Communicate With Them (Fact Sheet) http://doe.virginia.gov/federal_programs/esea/title3/index.shtml
Common Acronyms The world of English Language Teaching is full of acronyms. If you are not constantly immersed in this material, it can be difficult to
remember what they all mean. Here are some common acronyms you might run across in your research and reading.
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BICS Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
CALP Cognigive Academic Language Proficiency
EAP English for Academic Purposes
EFL English as a Foreign Language
EL English Learner
ELD English Language Development
ELT English Language Teaching
ESL English as a Second Language
ESOL English to Speakers of Other Languages
More acronyms…
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ESP English for Specific Purposes
FLEP Formerly Limited English Proficient
L1 Native Language
L2 Second (or additional) Language
LEP Limited English Proficient
NNS Non-Native Speaker
NS Native Speaker
SLA Second Language Acquisition
TESOL Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages