Welcome to the World of ESOL

Enrollment Form

Blue Folder in Permanent Record

ELL-M

ESOL

Eligibility Criteria: Kindergarten

Eligibility Criteria: Grades 1-12

Stages of Second Language Acquisition

Stages of Second Language Acquisition cont.

Explaining the difference between

BICS and CALP

He doesn’t need ESOL… He speaks English fine…

Language skills for social interaction

Everyday language skills

Ability to communicate effectively with peers in class, playground, lunch

BICS- Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills

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

CALP – Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency

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

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

What is ACCESS?Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English

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

ACCESS

English Language Proficiency Standards

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

WIDA ELP Standards

ELL students primarily work with 4 language domains:◦ Listening◦ Speaking◦ Reading◦ Writing

WIDA Standards are accessible at WIDA’s website – www.wida.us

WIDA ELP Standards cont.

Differentiated Language Functions

Can Do Descriptors

Repeat Rephrase Reiterate Restate Reword

◦ Modifications checklist & teaching strategies packet will be provided to all classroom teachers with ELL students

Teaching Strategies for ELL Students

Based on ACCESS and GCRCT scores which arrive in May

A LAC conference may be held for some students who have not met clear exit criteria

DIBELS, AIMSWEB, EOCT, GHSGT data are also considered for possible exit

When Do We Exit a Student?

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

ELL-M Monitoring

TCP conferences are held to address student testing accommodations

Parents are encouraged to attend LAC conferences

Parents are provided with ACCESS test results in May

Many schools have activities designed to promote parent participation

Parent Involvement

Questions?