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English as a second language (title III program) Information
Our ESL Program goals |
English learners Program Goals
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How are students identified for the ESL program |
At the time of enrollment into the district, parent(s) or guardian(s) of every student are required to complete a registration packet; an integral part of the registration packet is the Home Language Survey. The Home Language Survey in registration packets is reviewed to identify students who come from a home where a language other than English is spoken. A student who comes from a home where there is a language other than English spoken, is evaluated for his/her level of English language proficiency. The language screener, along with the student’s academic performance is also considered to determine eligibility. |
How are students assessed for English language proficiency |
Students are assessed using the W-APT (WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test). The W-APT is an English language proficiency "screener" assessment given to incoming students who may be potentially eligible for EL services. The W-APT assessment, measures a students’ English language ability in the areas of speaking, listening, reading, writing and total compression in academic and social settings. The results of the W-APT along with other academic information, including teacher observations are used to determine if a student qualifies for EL services. |
Where are services provided |
EL services are provided during the school day at each child’s school.
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How are services provided |
EL services at the elementary schools are provided using a pull out model, where students are pulled from their classrooms individually or in small groups. EL services at the secondary level could be inclusion in an ESL class for a period of the day or could also use the pullout model, depending on the school.
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Participation |
Participation in the EL program services is optional and parents have the right to withdraw their child at any time from the ESL services.
*All students who qualify for program participation, regardless of services, must continue to be assessed each spring with the WIDA ACCESS 2.0 assessment until a student has scored in the proficient range and has met district and state exit requirements . |