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ESL STAFF ORIENTATION

ESL STAFF ORIENTATION. September 4, 2008 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Room 1. Part 1 Welcome and Introductions Fall ESL Schedule Signup for Workshops Sign off on Forms Themes for the New School Year First Day of School ESL Calendar CASAS Testing Break. Part 2 ESL Staff Handbook

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ESL STAFF ORIENTATION

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  1. ESL STAFF ORIENTATION September 4, 2008 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Room 1

  2. Part 1 Welcome and Introductions Fall ESL Schedule Signup for Workshops Sign off on Forms Themes for the New School Year First Day of School ESL Calendar CASAS Testing Break Part 2 ESL Staff Handbook CATESOL Conference @ SJSU CBET Distance Learning EL Civics Professional Sharing Sessions AGENDA

  3. AGENDA FOR THE REST OF THE DAY • Lunch (light lunch provided) - Room MPR12:00 - 12:30 pmPictures for website - Room MPR • Workshops #1 12:35 pm - 2:35 pmBeg Website - Jan Bauchou - Room 10Int/Adv Website - Joe Green - Room 9 • Workshops #2 2:45 pm - 3:45 pmWeb Attendance - Joan Guerra - Room 9TopsPro Online - Jan Bauchou - Room 10 • General Session4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Room MPR

  4. WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS • Imagine that you don’t know anyone at your table. Introduce yourself to your group. Use the following structure: Hi, I am _________, and I love __________. I’ve been working at FAS for ______. The thing I enjoy most about my job is _____________. • New staff members, introduce yourselves to all!

  5. THEMES FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR • Professional Learning Communities • Empowering Students • Efficient Use of Resources • Working Smart

  6. PLC – PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY • A focus on student learning • A collaborative culture with a focus on learning for all • Collective inquiry into best practices and current reality • Action orientation - learning by doing • Results orientation • A commitment to continuous improvement

  7. STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAMS • Building class communities • Encouraging student leadership • ESL Staff Committee – 3 volunteers • Student Surveys • Student Issues • Fundraising Ideas

  8. OUR RESOURCES • Our health and energy • Our time • Our students • Books • Technology • Supplies

  9. WORKSMART, NOT HARD! • With a partner, share some strategies that save you time and energy at work. Then compare your ideas with the rest of your group. • Now select one or two best ideas and present them to all!

  10. First Day of School • Student Welcome Packets • Goal Setting Activities • Attendance and Achievement Expectations • Level Completion Certificates

  11. HOW TO KEEP THEM COMING? • Explain how classroom lessons apply to everyday life.  Show each lesson’s relevance / application. • Let students know they are missed when they don’t come. • Help students identify a specific goal for attending your class.  • Students need to “see” their progress.  It must be measurable to them:  portfolios, pre/post tests, test scores, written evaluations… • Employ a variety of instructional methods to reach all students. Research shows that group work and discussion generates energy and enthusiasm leading to great participation.  Do class projects! • Build self-efficacy/confidence by recognizing students’ progress, celebrating their achievements, and presenting models of success.

  12. 2008-2009 ESL CALENDAR Notes for the Nearest Future • The next staff meeting – Thursday October 2 • EL Civics meetings - September 25 • EL Civics starts September 29 • CASAS Testing – the week of September 22, including Friday and Saturday classes

  13. CASAS TESTING • With your group, come up with at least three reasons why we do CASAS testing. • How would you explain the importance of testing to your students? • How do we learn from test reports? See Downloads on www.faseslnewsandviews.wordpress.com for CASAS Accountability Basics

  14. CASAS Pay Points 2007-08

  15. MORE DATA FOR THOUGHT… • Total Learners in Grant programs – 5429 • Learners with Entry records – 5243 • Learners with no Entry Records – 186 • Learners with no Update records – 92 • Learners with no pre-test – 92 • Learners with no post-test – 3257?! • HS Diploma or GED Enrollment Goal at Lower than Int/High Level - 877?!

  16. CASAS Testing September 22 -27 • Assign the lowest level appropriate test for new students or returning students who missed summer school • Assign the next appropriate level paired test for returning summer students • Ask Joan Guerra or Yelena for help, if needed. The next test reports will be available.

  17. Take a Quick Break!

  18. ESL Staff Handbook • Mandatory bedtime reading for all new instructors • Available for everyone else on www.face.edu under Resources next week

  19. Northern Regional CATESOL • Saturday, November 8, 2008 - 8:00a to 4:00pSan Jose State UniversityRegistration begins August 1, 2008 • Opening Doors - Empowering StudentsIf you are interested in presenting at our conference, please review the "Instructions for 2008 CATESOL Northern Regional proposal submission" (PDF). When your abstract and summary are ready, go to http://www.conferencereview.com to enter your submission. We accept online submissions only. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2008. • Online registration is available. Early Bird Registration ends on September 30 - $55 for members; $65 for non-members.

  20. CBET This Year • Classes at new locations • New teachers • Mini-lessons at the Library for the evening Program • And more…

  21. Distance Learning This Year • Refer to the new FAS Brochure • Promote the program and registration dates with your students • Packets and more…

  22. EL Civics This Year • New Units • Mock Election online • DL Packets • Check out EL Civics materials under Resources @ www.face.edu • And more…

  23. Professional Sharing Sessions • Split into 3 groups: • Literacy – Beginning Low & High • Intermediate and Advanced • Multi-level • Groups 1& 2 will discuss exit requirements for their levels • Group 3 will discuss successful strategies for student engagement in the multi-level classroom. (20 minutes) • Then all will share (10 minutes)

  24. BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS! See you on September 8!

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