English Language Learners
Marble Falls ISD
August 15, 2014
- Serving over 500 ELLs: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Mandarin
- Bilingual Spanish programs (PK-5th) at Colt and Highland Lakes Elementary
- ESL programs (PK-12th) at 6 campuses
- Current MFISD ELLs are 13% of student population
- Statewide increase in ELLs 2001-2011 48%
Upcoming Workshops
- August 19th/20th Sheltered Instruction (Fall District Professional Development)
- September 10th, 4:15-5:15 ELL ThinkTank (I have my ELL roster; now what?!)
- October 22nd, 4:15-5:15 ELL ThinkTank (Increasing Academic Vocabulary through Student Engagement)
Preparing to meet ELLs' needs
TELPAS, Accelerated Language Proficiency Plans
Ask your campus LPAC Coordinator about last Spring's TELPAS results, so you know what the current proficiency levels are for your ELLs. To move them forward we'll want to start where they are.
Campus Contacts:
- MFHS - Dalena Kaspar
- MFMS - Shirley Wagenfuhr
- MFES - Jennifer Lockner
- HLES - Bethany Birdwell
- CES - Phyllis Campbell
- SWES - Leslie Baty
Instead of "I don't know"
Math Word Wall
Connect with me
Leslie Talamantes
MFISD Academic Programs
Bilingual/ESL Coordinator
Email: ltalamantes@mfisd.txed.net
Website: http://mfisd.ss3.sharpschool.com/departments/bilingual___e_s_l_services/
Location: 1800 Colt Circle, Marble Falls, TX
Phone: (830) 693-4357
Twitter: @TalamantesLes