About Our Program
How are ENL Services Provided?
How are ENL Services Provided?
- ENL Instruction is provided at Minoa Elementary with an integrated (co-teaching) or stand-alone approach, as prescribed by NYS education regulations.
- Integrated Instruction: Allows the ENL teacher to work with classroom teachers to provide strategies and support for all of the students within the general education classroom.
- Stand-Alone Instruction: Allows the ENL teacher to work with the students in a small group outside of the regular classroom to provide instruction specific to learning English.
How is a student determined to be an English Language Learner (ELL)?
How is a student determined to be an English Language Learner (ELL)?
- It is determined that a language other than English is spoken in a student's home
- The student is given an informal interview by an ENL Teacher to screen language ability.
- If the teacher thinks the student may be an ELL, they will assess them using the appropriately-leveled New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL).
- The results from the NYSITELL place a student in the ENL program.
- Parents or guardians are notified of this determination by written letter.
How can a student graduate from the ENL program?
How can a student graduate from the ENL program?
- Annually in April and May, all English Language Learners (ELLs) will take the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test.
- Based on these results, students are placed at an ENL Level: Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, and Commanding.
- Commanding students are done taking the NYSESLAT, but will still receive ENL services for 2 school years as commanding students.