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The over arching goal of an English as a Second Language (ESL) and Bilingual programs.
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To ensure equal educational opportunity and be fundamental parts of the total school program.
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According to TEC, §1.002(a), each school district shall:
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1. Identify ELL students
2. Provide ESL and Bilingual programs as integral parts of regular program 3. Seek out certified teachers 4. Assess achievement for essential knowledge and skills |
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What is the goal of an ESL program?
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To enable ELL to be competent in listening speaking reading and writing of English by integrating the use of SECOND LANGUAGE METHODS.
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What is the goal of a Bilingual Program?
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To enable English language learners to become competent in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English by through the development of literacy and academic skills in the PRIMARY LANGUAGE and ENGLISH
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What three needs should and ESL program address?
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Affective: self confidence and positive cultural identity
Linguistic: proficiency in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Cognitive: content area instruction in both home language and English structured to ensure students master the required essential knowledge and skills. |
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What three critical items should be modified for an ESL program?
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Instruction
Pacing Materials |
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How long should you provide ESL strategies to students?
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As long as they need it!
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When should a home language survey be conducted?
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When student first enrolls in the district
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What two questions must be on the home language survey?
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1. What language is spoken most often at home?
2. What langues does the student speak most of the time? |
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How long must progress be monitored after a student is exited from an ESL program?
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2 years
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What testing is requiredin pre-k-1?
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OLPT (oral language proficiency test)
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What testing is required in 2-12
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OLPT and reading/English language assessment approved by TEA (STAAR)
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What is the criteria for entering an ESL program?
(Prek-1) |
If the student's OLPT is below the designated level this indicated limited English proficiency
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What is the criteria for entering and ESL program?
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If the student's OLPT is below the designated level, State assessment in reading is below 40% or the student could not be given pre-approved assessment because their English was too limited to administer the assessment.
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