NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference May 27 th and 28 th, 2015 Hot Topics in ESL Secondary Education

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1 NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference May 27 th and 28 th, 2015 Hot Topics in ESL Secondary Education Marcella Garavaglia NJTESOL/NJBE ESL Secondary SIG ESL Teacher, Colts Neck High School Freehold Regional High School District Caia Schlessinger NJTESOL/NJBE Secretary ESL Teacher, Colts Neck High School Freehold Regional High School District

2 Know the bilingual code! The district board of education shall establish language services whenever there are one or more, but fewer than 10 LEP students establish an ESL program that provides up to two periods of ESL instruction whenever there are 10 or more LEP students Establish bilingual education programs whenever there are 20 or more LEP students in any one language classification (although a district may request a waiver)

3 Dear Colleague Letter: English Learner Students and Limited English Proficient Parents ov/about/offices/li st/ocr/letters/colle ague-el pdf Use this document to advocate for your students!

4 ESL Certification & the Highly Qualified Teacher Initiative It is entirely appropriate for ELL students who are receiving language arts literacy instruction from certified ESL teachers to receive English Language Arts Literacy credit toward graduation for that coursework.

5 World Language Graduation Requirements for High School ELLs Study of English- Limited English Proficient (LEP) students who take an additional English or English as a Second Language (ESL) class may use that second English class to fulfill the world languages requirement. Students Native Language - LEP students may use their native language to satisfy the requirement when entering the ninth grade or at subsequent grade levels as newly arrived students from their native country. Students that have been speaking their native language since a very young age and throughout their prior educational experience will satisfy the world languages requirement. Districts may do proficiency testing, if desired.

6 High School Graduation uirements%20class%20of%202016,%202017%20and% pdf Portfolio Plan Guidance Very outdated! Waiting for updated information. Here s the most recent information from :

7 Updated PARCC Information

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9 ACCESS for ELLs Timelines

10 ACCESS for ELLs Timelines

11 Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives AMAO 1 (student progress) 60 % of students will increase 0.5 composite proficiency level or more on the ACCESS for ELLs test. AMAO 2 (students attaining proficiency) AMAO 3 (district subgroup) 5% of students in language assistance programs for less than one year through four years will attain a 4.5 composite score on the ACCESS for ELLs test. 50% of students in language assistance programs for 5 years or more will attain a 4.5 composite score on the ACCESS for ELLs test. Includes district progress target for LEP subgroup in math, LAL and participation rate in each of those assessments. It also includes an additional indicator of attendance or graduation rate. For more info on AMAO 3:

12 WIDA English Language Development Standards (2012) Include in your instruction and curriculum Share with colleagues who teach ELs Example topics are aligned to Common Core State Standards Clusters: 9 10, Topical vocabulary, cognitive function, and example context for language use Example expectations in discourse complexity, language forms and conventions, and vocabulary usage (amplified strands) Use the WIDA Speaking and Writing Rubric

13 ACCESS for ELLs Interpretive Guide for Score Reports 2014

14 Unit ELA Exemplars for ELLs Based on the NJDOEL Model ELA Curriculum Unit exemplars for each grade level Ready to use! Guiding Questions & Enduring Understandings Key Vocabulary & Language Forms and Conventions Performance Tasks Standards, resources, text, Differentiation Lessons ready for the classroom!

15 Student Growth Objectives (SGOs) for ELLs

16 SAMPLE SGO using a writing assessment and the WIDA writing rubric At least % of students will increase 1 level (Levels 1-6: Entering-Reaching) in 1 of 3 WIDA Writing Rubric categories (Linguistic Complexity, Vocabulary Usage, Language Control).

17 ACCESS Scores SGOs

18 Who are SLIFE? Teaching the Whole Student Factors that Influence ELL Performance in School Establishing the Starting Line Instruction that Works within the Zone of Proximal Development Q&A with Dr. Deborah Short Programming Options Planning and Instructional Considerations for Supporting SLIFE References and Additional Resources

19 SEAL OF BILITERACY Biliteracy is the ability to speak, read, and write in two or more languages at a proficient level. The Seal of Biliteracy honors graduating seniors who have attained multiple language proficiencies and signals this achievement to colleges and potential employers. New Jersey and several other states are piloting the Seal as they seek legislative support and approval. Students who qualify for the New Jersey Seal of Biliteracy receive a certificate with a seal as well as an annotation on their high school transcript. The design of New Jersey's Seal, the embossing of seals and printing of certificates are being funded by NJTESOL/NJBE and FLENJ. Approximately 250 graduating New Jersey students became the first to receive the Seal in June NJ Assemblyman Fuentes is sponsoring the bill and a draft has been handed into the Office of Legislation!

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