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English learner MASTER PLAN Part I 2019 - 2020

English learner MASTER PLAN Part I 2019 - 2020. Limerick Elementary School Identification, Assessment and Instructional Program Options Presented By: Hanriette Resnik , TSP Advisor. Welcome to Limerick Elementary School’s 2019 – 2020 TK & K Parent Orientation.

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English learner MASTER PLAN Part I 2019 - 2020

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  1. English learner MASTER PLAN Part I2019 - 2020 Limerick Elementary School Identification, Assessment and Instructional Program Options Presented By: HanrietteResnik, TSP Advisor

  2. Welcome to Limerick Elementary School’s 2019 – 2020 TK & K Parent Orientation Please sign in and take important handouts

  3. Objectives Understand the identification and assessment process for English learners Learn about the instructional program options for English learners

  4. 1. Understand the identification and assessment process for English learners

  5. Why is it important for you to know how to support your English learner? Because I am my child’s first and lifelong teacher!

  6. The most accurate predictor of a student’s achievement in school is not income or social status, but the extent to which the family is able to… • Henderson & Berla, 1997, p. 1

  7. The success of English learners is one of the highest priorities of the District!

  8. English learners require additional support to ensure that theylearn English and the academic content in a way that is understandable and meaningful.

  9. LAUSD recognizes that English learners must: • become proficient in academic English • master the academic content required of all students in California • English Learner Master Plan, 2012, p. 1

  10. Home Language Identification

  11. Initial Language Identification Home Language Possible English Learner English Speaker (EO) English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) Initially Fluent English Proficient (IFEP) English Learner (EL)

  12. What if my child is considered an English learner? • You will receive a letter called the “Initial Notification of Enrollment in the Elementary Structured English Immersion Program.” which states that your child will receive a language skills assessment in English. This document also describes the different instructional program options for English learners.

  13. How will I know if my child is an English learner? • You will receive a letter with the preliminary results from the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC)

  14. 2. Learn about the instructional programoptions for English learners

  15. Instructional Program Options for English Learners There are various programs in which parents of English learners can choose to enroll their children.

  16. Which instructional program options are available in LAUSD? success

  17. Dual Language Two-Way Immersion (available in K & 1st) The goal of this program is for students to become bilingual and biliterate. English speakers and English learners receive instruction in both English and in another language.

  18. Dual Language Two-Way Immersion (available in K & 1st) Visit the auditorium after orientation if you are interested in enrolling in Dual Language How to apply – 1. echoices.lausd.net

  19. Language and Literacy in English Acceleration Program (L²EAP) This program is designed for students who are beginning to learn English. Students receive instruction in English with support.

  20. Mainstream English This program is designed for English learners who are reasonably fluent in English. Students receive instruction in English.

  21. All programs lead English learners to the same goal: RECLASSIFICATION! The ultimate goal is for English learners to meet performance criteria to reach full proficiency in English.

  22. Instructional Programs for English Learners

  23. Handout #7 Parent and Student Resources

  24. Handout #8 Activities to Support your Children’sLearning Take a moment to read the suggested activities to support your children’slearning.

  25. Thank you!

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