Socorro ISD ESL Academy 2011-2012

1. Socorro ISDESL Academy2011-2012 September 7, 2011

2. Purpose • Limited English proficient students shall have an opportunity to receive special instruction designed to prepare them to be successful in kindergarten and first grade. • Instruction shall focus on language development and essential knowledge and skills appropriate to the level of the student. • The program shall address the affective, lingustic, and cognitive needs of the limited English proficient students.

3. Focus • Instruction focuses on development of daily oral English language speaking and listening skills and basic English conversational skills. • Development of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (reading, listening, writing and speaking academic skills). • The transfer of background knowledge and skills learned/ acquired in the primary language to English. • Developing English language proficiency through thematic organization.

4. 19 TAC Section 89.1250Required Summer School ProgramGuidelines • Districts must provide a summer school program for limited English proficient students who will be eligible for admission to kindergarten and first grade at the beginning of the next school year. • Year round school districts can offer program during intersession for a total of 120 hours of instruction. • Participation in program is optional with the parents of the student. • Student / teacher ratio for the program shall not exceed 18 to one; with a minimum of 10 students on a daily basis. • District is not required to provide transportation. • Teachers must be bilingual certified. • Student’s progress must be provided to parents at the conclusion of the program. • District shall maintain records of eligibility, attendance and progress of students.

5. Dates • October 3 – 7, 2011 (5 days) • April 2 – 5, 2012 (4 days) • June 11 – 14 • June 18 – 21 (11 days) • June 25 – 27 Scheduled time : 8:00 – 2:30 with a 30 minute lunch. Send out parent letters to begin recruiting students.

6. Daily Schedule

7. Required Documents • Roster / Attendance All students on roster must have signed parent letter Student ID is required on attendance roster • Lesson Plans Lesson Plan must have: teacher name, school, grade level and date Teachers may use template provided Lesson plan should reflect focus of instruction provided, activities and materials used • Parent Contact Phone Log Parents must be contacted when their child is absent Document attempt to contact • Time Sheet Time sheet must be filled out properly SS# is required Signed by administrator All required documents must be turned in by 4:30 on last day of Academy session. No exceptions.

8. Letter of Agreement All teachers interested in teaching ESL Academies must sign and submit a Letter of Agreement which includes: • Instruction • Documentation • Student / teacher ratio(minimum of 10 not more than 18) • 120 hrs. @ $30 • Dates of implementation • Signatures of teacher, administrator, Bilingual/ESL coordinator

9. Next Steps… Attend one training for DR/DM • September 14th, 15th or 19th Attend meeting on September 27, 2011 from 3:30 – 5:30 (DSC) • Please bring rosters • Materials will be distributed Register online for both

10. Questions / Concerns

11. Contact Information Rosemary De La Rosa rodelarosa @sisd.net 937-0158 Lupe Lopez 937-0364