Basic ELL Information
This guide outlines the essential criteria and responsibilities for students and staff within the English Language Learner (ELL) program. It highlights the requirements for eligibility, including the Home Language Survey, W-APT screener, and the necessary documentation for services. It also discusses the responsibilities of schools in identifying ELL students, creating individualized Language Service Plans (LSPs), and ensuring compliance with accommodations. Additionally, the guide emphasizes the importance of communication with parents and the availability of supplemental services like Edmark and Rosetta Stone.
Basic ELL Information
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Basic ELL Information “Language.. does things: it constructs social categories, it gives orders, it persuades us, it justifies, explains, gives reasons, excuses. It constructs reality. It moves people against other people. (TRC, 1998:7,124,294)”
Requirements to be in ELL program • Must have marked a language OTHER then English on the Home Language Survey • Must have met eligibility criteria on the W-APT screener • Must have parent notification on file (not a legal requirement) • To exit the program: • Must score a 5 or higher on the WIDA ACCESS Tier B or Tier C • Must be proficient or advanced on the MCT3 English assessment or the English II state test • Must provide documentation samples from the classroom achieving classroom criteria • Note: An ELL student is just a student that is not proficient in the English language. They are eligible to be SPED, Gifted and a part of the Tier process.
Language Service Plans • MUST have individualized goals for each student regardless of level • They hold the school accountable and keep us in compliance regarding accommodations • If your signature is on it then you are responsible for making sure it is followed thru.
State Testing/Accommodations • LSP’s must be completed and on file for every ELL student • Documentation must be available to back up accommodations • A system needs to be created for monitoring accommodations in classroom. • An ELL Accommodation form must completed and placed in the STC audit binder
School Responsibilities • Identify potential ELL students ensuring a HLS is filled out • A staff member on site must be certified to give the W-APT screener to identify ELL students. • Ensure an LSP is filled out for each ELL student • Make sure all students are receiving adequate services • Monitor teachers that instruct ELL students (systems for accommodations, failures, etc) • Parent communication-Important letters sent home must be translated. This includes field trips, testing, illness, etc.
Supplemental Services • Edmark • Imagine Learning- 58 licenses district wide –10.13.1.5/manager This is an intervention that is student led and has a built in data tracker. IDEAL for our kids that are Tiered! • Rosetta Stone- 50 licenses district wide • Tutoring • Brainchild’s- Math and ELA cartridges • Journeys- ELL supplemental materials