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DODEA ESOL Mission
The DoDEA community encompasses a diverse population; therefore, a program has been designed to increase English language proficiency for students who have a second language influence. DoDEA's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program supports over 7,000 students in elementary, middle, and high, schools.
The mission of ESOL services is to create a learning environment that encourages assimilation into the second language and culture while maintaining respect for and pride in their cultural and linguistic heritage.
The vision of the ESOL program is to deliver comprehensive instruction so that English Language Learners (ELLs) can attain the goals and outcomes as set forth in the DoDEA Blueprint. Programs for ELL reflect DoDEA's core values in the belief that students are at the heart of all we do; each student can realize his or her fullest potential; educating the whole child fosters academic, social and emotional well-being; learning environments are student-centered, stimulating and relevant; high-performing educators and leaders make a difference in student success; engaging partnerships enrich the lives of our students; and our diversity inspires excellence and innovation.
The DoDEA ESOL Program Guide: Planning for English Language Learner Success, "authorizes the administrative procedures and associated information for DoDEA's ESOL program as required by DoDEA Regulation 2440.1 - English as a Second Language Programs.
CURRENT ESL PROFICIENCY LEVELS
DoDEA Language Learning Standards
Standard 1: English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.
Standard 2
Standard 2: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of language arts.
Standard 3
Standard 3: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of mathematics.
Standard 4
Standard 4: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of science.
Standard 5
Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of social studies.
PROFICIENCY LEVELS
Level 1 Starting: Students initially have little to no understanding of English.
Level 2- Emerging
Level 2 Emerging: Students can understand phrases and short sentences.
Level 3- Developing
Level 3 Developing: Students understand more complex speech but still require repetition.
Level 4- Expanding
Level 4 Expanding: Students’ language skills are adequate for most day-to-day communication needs.
Level 5- Bridging
Level 5 Bridging: Students can express themselves fluently and spontaneously but are not necessarily English proficient.
Level 6 – Exited Program
Level 6 Exited Program: Exited the ESL program after participating in it.
Level 7 -Waiver
Level 7 Waiver: Parent declined ESL services and/or assessment
Level 8 – No Service Required
Level 8 No Service Required: No ESL services required after initial screening
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