Language Assistance Update
October 6, 2017
What should be in a student's permanent file?
Home Language Survey - The original HLS form that was filled out when a student first registered to attend school should be in the cum folder for all students (ELLs and nonELLs.) This form is filled out only once. If a language other than English is marked on the three student-specific questions, that student will be assessed using the WIDA Online Screener or Kindergarten Screener, and the student's scores will be used to determine placement for ELL services. Students with overall scores between 1.0 - 4.9 qualify for services as an English Language Learner.
A Copy of the Parent Notification of Placement or Continuation Letter that is sent home for students who qualify for ELL services.
Individual Learning Plans for your ELLs (a list of accommodations and modifications for English Learners.)
Online Resources to Share with Teachers and Families
Resources for teachers of English Learners of all ages (flash cards, games, worksheets):
Online learning games for students K - 5:
Online books, games, and activities for young learners:
Supplementary materials for junior high teachers:
http://www.softschools.com/grades/6th_and_7th.jsp
Supplementary materials for high school teachers:
http://www.softschools.com/grades/high_school/
Vocabulary website for English Learners of all ages:
http://www.learningchocolate.com/
Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Prep links:
2017 INTESOL Conference in Indianapolis - Saturday, November 11
The Final Push: Appropriate Instruction for Level 4 and Level 5 Students
Immigrant Welcome Center and Neighborhood Branches
https://www.immigrantwelcomecenter.org/services/neighborhood-branches/