About ESOL
Cherrydale Mission Statement:
It is the mission of Cherrydale Elementary to have each and every student achieve his or her individual potential in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment.
ESOL Mission Statement
To give children from all over the world a new language and new opportunities for the future.
ESOL Purpose
The English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is designed to provide equal educational opportunity and is recommended for students of limited English proficiency. The program offers instruction in English for speakers of other languages so that they will develop the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension in English. The ultimate goal of the program is to develop students who are fully functional in English and who are capable of achieving success in the regular English curriculum.
The staff of Cherrydale Elementary responds to all written or oral parent concerns, problems, recommendations, or commendations related to the Title I school program within 24 hours or by the next school day, whichever comes first. If needed or requested, school officials also inform parents or other interested parties of the issue’s disposition. All issues related to Title I compliance submitted by parents or other interested parties are filed with the principal and with the Federal Programs Office.
Available Services:
Students who qualify for the EL program receive services based on their English proficiency level and recommendations by their classroom teachers. In general, the following guidelines apply, although there may be differences for some students.
In our school, we offer
Beginner Level Students: Pull-out, small group classes for 30-45 minutes every day. Intermediate and Advanced Students:These students receive consultative services. EL staff members will assist these students with specific skills.
Parents will receive written notification of the services their child will receive.
Parents may waive services if desired. However, students with a waiver must still participate in the state EL testing in the spring. SC joins the WIDA Consortium. The test that will be administered is called WIDA ACCESS. All students Kdg-5th grades will be evaluated in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking to determine language proficiency level. To exit the program, a student must score a composite rating of 5 Proficient in all skills. Exited students will be monitored for 4 years.
Exams:
WIDA ACCESS - English Language Development Assessment
It is administered each spring to determine English proficiency and progress in compliance with Title III/NCLB requirements.
IPT (Idea Proficiency test) is used for initial screening, identification and placement purposes.
News:
Eligible LEP students entering US schools for the first time are exempt from the ELA portion of standardized tests.
For more information: www.wida.us
SERVICIOS DISPONIBLES
Los estudiantes que califican para el programa de EL recibirán servicios basados en su nivel de inglés y las recomendaciones que dan los maestros. En general se aplican las siguientes normativas, aunque habrá algunas diferencias para algunos estudiantes.
En nuestra escuela ofrecemos
Nivel de principiantes un tipo de instrucción llamada "Pull-Out" La maestra de EL se encarga de dar lecciones en grupos pequeños de 30-45 minutos diarios.
Nivel Intermedios o Avanzados reciben servicios de consulta. La maestra de EL puede ayudar a estos estudiantes con estrategias concretas.
Los padres van a recibir notificación por escrito del tipo de servicios que sus hijos van a recibir.
Los padres que quieran renunciar a estos servicios lo pueden hacer atraves del "waiver", sin embargo los estudiantes deberán participar en el examen estatal en la primavera. SC se une al consorcio de WIDA. EL test que se administra se llama WIDA ACCESS. Todos los estudiantes de Kdg-5th grado van a ser evaluados en las cuatro habilidades: escuchar, leer, escribir, y hablar. Para salir del programa un estudiante tiene que conseguir un nivel de 5 de expert en todas las habilidades. Los estudiantes que salen del programa van a ser observados por dos anos.
Exámenes
WIDA ACCESS - Evaluación del Desarrollo del uso de Inglés
Se administra en la primavera para determiner el nivel de inglés de los estudiantes y el progreso conforme a lo que requiere la ley del Título III/NCLB
IPT(Idea Proficiency test) Se usa para identificar estudiantes de nivel de ingles limitado y poder agrupar por niveles a los estudiantes.
Notícias
Los estudiantes elegibles LEP (de conocimientos limitados en inglés) que entran por primera vez en escuelas en los Estados Unidos estarán exentos de tomar la porción de inglés en exámines estandarizados.
Para mas informacion: www.wida.us