esl english as a second language virginia road elementary school prepared by: laura kulers mrs. ada...
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ESL English as a Second Language
Virginia Road Elementary School
Prepared by: Laura Kulers
Mrs. Ada Jimenez-Parker, Principal
Dr. Diane Ramos-Kelly, Superintendent
Valhalla Union Free School District
What is ESL? English as a Second Language Learning and using English via
authentic literature and hands-on/real materials
Small group instruction Pull out program
Why was my child selected? New York State guidelines require
that first time registrants complete a Home Language Questionnaire
Students who speak a language other than English at home are assessed with a standardized English test, the LAB-R
LAB-R Language Assessment Battery-
Revised In New York State the LAB-R is
administered to determine if students are eligible for ESL services
Assesses listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
Students scoring below a set score receive ESL services
Cognitive Academic Language Higher level English language skills
needed to be successful in school “Playground” language (Basic
Interpersonal Communicative Skills) may misrepresent the child’s level of language proficiency
Learning and speaking the English language in and for school is more difficult and challenging
How long will my child be in ESL?
Language acquisition is very personal and is influenced by many factors and varies from student to student
Once the student demonstrates proficiency on the NYSESLAT, the student will no longer participate in the ESL program
What is NYSESLAT? NYSESLAT is New York State English as a
Second Language Achievement Test All ESL students in New York State are
given this exam to assess their progress The test holistically assesses the student in
the four skill areas of language development Listening Speaking Reading Writing
Results The NYSESLAT results determine the
child’s level of English Proficiency Beginner Intermediate Advanced English Proficient
Scores indicating English Proficiency - the student is no longer in ESL. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students continue to participate in the ESL program
Why the LAB-R and NYSESLAT? ALL schools in New York State will
use the LAB-R for identification and the NYSESLAT for assessing progress
ESL Program Pull out Approximately 40 minutes per day Small group, 4-6 students Development of English language skills
and reading comprehension through authentic literature
Development of vocabulary and concepts, using realia (real items), songs and games
Kindergarten Development of vocabulary and
concepts, through themes and hands-on materials
Development of sound-symbol relationships
Beginning reading and writing
First GradeReinforce sound-symbol
relationships At the Beginning and Intermediate
Level this is a focus and continues to be developed
Build literacy skills, vocabulary and comprehension
Development of reading strategies
Second Grade Advanced students
Strengthen language skills Reading – reinforce strategies, fluency Writing – writer’s notebook to develop
details, focus on grammar Listening – following directions Speaking – opportunities to share ideas
How? Speaking In Kindergarten, speaking is
promoted in the development of letter and sound recognition and vocabulary
In First Grade, “the calendar” In Second Grade, students share
their stories
Listening In all grades, students develop
listening skills through step-by-step instructions, games and activities
Reading Reinforced via guided reading
groups in the classroom, authentic texts are used for read alouds and shared reading
Discussion and implementation of reading strategies
Folktales from many countries
Writing In each grade, writing skills
develop at appropriate level
Progress Reports Each marking period an ESL Progress
Report is included with your child’s report card
Child assessed in Listening Speaking Reading Writing Behavior
Remember… From infancy to five years of age,
children learn 5,000 words
Learning should be relevant, meaningful and fun, so that children become lifelong learners
Proud to have bilingual students and lucky to share experiences and cultures
Thank you Thank you. Your support is so
important.