ESOL Infusion Joyce Nutta , Ph.D. Carine Strebel, Ph.D. University of Central Florida

1. ESOL InfusionJoyce Nutta, Ph.D.Carine Strebel, Ph.D.University of Central Florida English for Speakers of Other Languages Mentoring Initiative And Methods Infusion

2. Presentation Topics What is ESOL infusion? What is the promise of infusion? What are ESOL competencies? Who works with ELLs? What programs should be infused? Infusion Process

3. What is ESOL Infusion? Contextualization of ESOL theory & practice into general teacher education. Balance between embedded & distinct (stand alone) ESOL content. Commitment of all teachers to fostering ELLs’ academic success Multi-textured, seamless fabric

4. Promise of ESOL Infusion Prepare all teachers to support ELL success Consider ELL issues as integral to learning, teaching, and evaluation Model for collaboration of specialists and generalists

5. ESOL competencies • TESOL/NCATE P-12 Teacher Education Standards Domains (Draft Aug. 2008): • Language • Culture • Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction • Assessment • Professionalism • Various State Standards

6. ESOL competencies • National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition’s proposed teacher competencies (Ballantyne, Sanderman, & Levy, 2008): • Language acquisition and communicative competence • Curriculum and instruction • Assessment and accommodations • Culture and education • School and home communities

7. Who works with ELLs?

8. What programs should be infused? • Full ESOL Endorsement • (ESOL Specialist) • Infusion through 1+2+3+ framework • 2 add-on ESOL-specific courses: ESOL methods & applied linguistics • 1 add-on ESOL-specific practicum (ELD or sheltered) • Portfolio w/ State ESOL standards & TESOL Standards • Field experience in classrooms with one or more ELLs • Internship in classroom with one or more ELLs • ESOL Credential I • (Content Teachers) • Infusion through 1+2+3+ framework • 1 add-on ESOL-specific course: ESOL methods • Portfolio w/ NCELA competencies • Field experience in classrooms with one or more ELLs • ESOL Credential II • (Language Arts Teachers) • Infusion through 1+2+3+ framework • 2 add-on ESOL-specific courses: ESOL methods & applied linguistics • Portfolio w/ State ESOL standards • Field experience in classrooms with one or more ELLs • Internship in classroom with one or more ELLs • Basic Coverage • (All Programs) • Infusion through 1+2+3+ framework

9. Infusion Process Course level Curriculum level • Training, incl. individualized faculty development plan • Mentoring protocol => creation of first activities • Decision-making: • Program(s) to be infused • Standards/competencies to be met • Level(s) of credential(s) sought • Faculty needs assessment

10. 1+2+3+ Framework for ESOL infusion

11. Infusion Process Course level Curriculum level • Training, incl. individualized faculty development plan • Mentoring protocol => creation of first activities • Decision-making: • Program(s) to be infused • Standards/competencies to be met • Level(s) of credential(s) sought • Faculty needs assessment Course level Curriculum level • Revisions of/adjustments to infused content • Field testing of infused content • Curriculum maps (addressed or assessed) • Creation of stand-alone courses Curriculum level • Research • Evaluation