1. Fremont School District 79 English Language Learner (ELL)/Bilingual Program Overview September 2012

2. Dianna Larson Kindergarten Program/Preschool (847) 837-0437 V.M. 2264 dlarson@fsd79.org Kristen Dvorak Grades K-2 Bilingual/Resource (847) 837-0437 V.M. 1012 kdvorak@fsd79.org Celeste Farias Grades K-2 Resource (847) 837-0437 V.M. 2231 cfarias@fsd79.org Katie Halverson Grades K-2 Resource (847) 837-0437 V.M. 2232 khalverson@fsd79.org Deb Dam Grade 3 Resource (847) 388-3700 V.M. 3224 ddam@fsd79.org John Sents Grades 3-5 Bilingual/Resource (847) 388-3700 V.M. 3216 jsents@fsd79.org Jackie Orgon Grades 6-8 Program (847) 566-9384 V.M. 1110 jorgon@fsd79.org * Please note: Shauna Randolph is the substitute teacher for Celeste Farias until November 2012. ELL/Bilingual Teachers

3. How are students identified for ELL? • Home Language Survey. • The WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT) screener – Grade 1 (Second Semester) – Grade 8. • IPT Oral in Spanish for Grades K-6. • Pre-IPT Oral in English and Spanish - Preschool • WIDA Model for Kindergartenand First Semester of First Grade. • Parent is notified if the student is qualified for ELL services. Note: WIDA – World Class Instructional Design and Assessment ACCESS – Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State to State W-APT – WIDA – ACCESS Placement Test IPT – Idea Proficiency Test

4. How often do students see their ELL/Bilingual teacher? • Dependent on child’s language proficiency level. • Kindergarten Program – Half-day with ELL support during the day. • Grades PK and K Resource- 30 minutes a day. • Grades 1-5 Resource - 40 – 50 minutes daily. • Grades 6 – 8 Program • 45 minutes a day or one class period. • 2, 3, or 5 days a week.

5. What are students learning in the ELL/Bilingual classroom? • In the ELL/Bilingual classroom we focus on: • Speaking, • Listening, • Reading, and • Writing THROUGH THE CONTENT AREAS. • Cognition – processing information naturally in English.

6. What is the ELL/Bilingual curriculum? Elementary and Intermediate School • Kindergarten Program • Jolly Phonics • Reach Program • Support of Regular Education Classroom • First Grade Program • Jolly Grammar • Reach Program • Support of Regular Education Classroom • Grades K – 5 – Avenues • Fiction and Nonfiction stories and articles related to science and social studies. • Speaking and listening. • Reading: comprehension. • Writing journal. • Support of Regular Education Classroom

7. What is the ELL curriculum? Middle School • Grades 6-8 INSIDE Level C and Level D • Speaking and Listening. • The reading and writing process. • Grades 6 • Ancient World History. • Reading and writing strategies.

8. What is the ELL curriculum? Middle School • Grades 7 ACCESS American History • American History. • Speaking and Listening. • Reading and Writing Strategies. • Grades 6 - 8 INSIDE level A (Newcomers) • This curriculum is for students who are new to the country. • Builds everyday and academic vocabulary. • Speaking and Listening. • Reading and Writing.

9. How is the student’s English language acquisition monitored? • ELL teachers complete a progress report every trimester. This is sent home with report cards. • Anecdotal notes. • Assist the General Education teachers in grading. • ACCESS for ELLs. • Academic Language Assessment. • Taken in January. • Rigby ELL Assessment Kit.

10. What General Education tests do ELL students take? • MAPS – Reading and Math assessment. • ISAT test – Grades 3 – 8. • ISEL – Grades K-2 • CogAT – Grade 2 and Grade 5 Notes: MAPS – Measures of Academic Progress ISAT – Illinois Standardized Achievement Test ISEL – Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy CBM – Curriculum Based Measurement CogAT – Cognitive Abilities Test

11. Bilingual - Parent Advisory Committee (B-PAC) • Increasing communication between home and school. • ELL/Bilingual teachers. • District administration. • If interested in volunteering please contactCarol Bennett at 847-566-0169 ext. 2208 or Mytzy Rodriguez-Kufner at 847-566-0169 ext. 2289

12. Communication Avenues Phone Calls Email District Website – www.fsd79.org (ability to translate) Information sent from school can be sent in English and Spanish

13. Absences Students are encouraged to attend school every day. However, if they are not feeling at their best, please call the school office to report their absence. Elementary School – 847-837-0437, press 1 Intermediate School – 847-388-3700, press 1 Middle School – 847-566-9384, press 1 Vacations and extended time after school vacations are discouraged. It is important that students are in school daily.

14. Involvement Opportunities Volunteering – Classroom teachers have sign-ups available Join the PTO – PTO meets on the third Wednesday of each month and is very supportive of the school. Fremont Education Foundation – This group meets once a month and is very supportive of the school. Classroom Parties – Classroom teachers have sign-ups available to chair or assist with parties. Field Trips – Classroom Teachers will send home information throughout the year regarding Field Trips. B-PAC (Bilingual – Parent Advisory Committee) Parent Involvement Nights for our Bilingual parents. Parent/Teacher Conferences

15. Opportunities for Students ELL Homework Club for Grades 1-5 students (additional information will be coming soon) Other Clubs from All Buildings

16. Homework Please check your child’s backpack each night. If there are questions about homework, please contact the classroom teacher or the ELL/Bilingual teacher. Grades K-5 ELL teachers do not send home homework from ELL class.

17. Other If there are any questions about the information you have received tonight, feel free to contact your child’s ELL teacher.

18. Questions?