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Portland Public Schools Portland Public Schools English as a Second LanguageEnglish as a Second Language

ESLESL

Portland Public School Students

PPS serves approximately 46,983 Students

4,278 of those students are ESL students. Approximately 9.1% of all PPS.

These numbers are based on preliminary October count.

Most Popular Languages in PPS

Spanish – 2,118

Vietnamese - 583

Chinese - 257

Somali - 244

Russian - 166These numbers are based on 10-11 SY data

Students move through the program at their own pace, but research says it takes between 5 and 7 years to acquire academic English.

ESL students also receive instruction in the core content classes using sheltered instruction strategies:

• Math • English• Science• Social Studies

All ESL students receive,

ELD

English Language Development

Levels of ELD,

Beginner Intermediate

Advanced

Students are placed in the levels according to a test. Movement between levels usually

happens at the end of each grading period.

What do we do in ELD?

Listen

Speak

Read

Write

Are students missing anything during ELD?

ELD classes are scheduled around the instruction in core subjects ( Math, English, Social Studies, Science) so students do not miss out on the core content.

How do students exit ESL?In January all ESL students in Oregon take a

standardized state test.

ELPA

English Language Proficiency Assessment

ELPA has 5 levels

Level 5 is considered a proficient score and the student should be ready to exit

ESL.

Parents receive a letter each year to notify them of their student’s progress in ESL.

Exited students will be,

MONITORED

For the next two years to ensure they are

advancing without additional ESL support.

Parents of ESL students should receive interpretation and translation services from their school, upon request.

If you are not receiving the necessary interpretation/translation services please

inform:

1st - Your child’s teacher

2nd - Your school principal

3rd - ESL Department 503-916-6525

Parent Involvement

Please participate !

Contact the ESL department for more information or to volunteer

503 916 6525

THANK YOU!