Fremont School
District 79
English Language
Learner (ELL)/Bilingual
Program Overview
September 2012
ELL/Bilingual Teachers
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Dianna Larson
Kindergarten
Program/Preschool
(847) 837-0437 V.M. 2264
dlarson@fsd79.org
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Kristen Dvorak
Grades K-2 Bilingual/Resource
(847) 837-0437 V.M. 1012
kdvorak@fsd79.org
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Celeste Farias
Grades K-2 Resource
(847) 837-0437 V.M. 2231
cfarias@fsd79.org
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Katie Halverson
Grades K-2 Resource
(847) 837-0437 V.M. 2232
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Deb Dam
Grade 3 Resource
(847) 388-3700 V.M. 3224
ddam@fsd79.org
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John Sents
Grades 3-5 Bilingual/Resource
(847) 388-3700 V.M. 3216
jsents@fsd79.org
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Jackie Orgon
Grades 6-8 Program
(847) 566-9384 V.M. 1110
jorgon@fsd79.org
* Please note: Shauna Randolph is the
substitute teacher for Celeste
Farias until November 2012.
How are students identified for ELL?
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Home Language Survey.
The WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test (W-APT)
screener – Grade 1 (Second Semester) – Grade 8.
IPT Oral in Spanish for Grades K-6.
Pre-IPT Oral in English and Spanish - Preschool
WIDA Model for Kindergarten and First Semester of
First Grade.
Parent is notified if the student is qualified for ELL
services.
Note:
WIDA – World Class Instructional Design and Assessment
ACCESS – Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State
to State
W-APT – WIDA – ACCESS Placement Test
IPT – Idea Proficiency Test
How often do students see
their ELL/Bilingual teacher?
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Dependent on child’s language proficiency
level.
Kindergarten Program – Half-day with ELL
support during the day.
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Grades PK and K Resource- 30 minutes a day.
Grades 1-5 Resource - 40 – 50 minutes daily.
Grades 6 – 8 Program
• 45 minutes a day or one class period.
• 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
What are students learning in
the ELL/Bilingual classroom?
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In the ELL/Bilingual classroom we focus
on:
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Speaking,
Listening,
Reading, and
Writing
THROUGH THE CONTENT AREAS.
– Cognition – processing information naturally in
English.
What is the ELL/Bilingual
curriculum?
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Elementary and Intermediate School
Kindergarten Program
 Jolly Phonics
 Reach Program
 Support of Regular Education Classroom
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First Grade Program
 Jolly Grammar
 Reach Program
 Support of Regular Education Classroom
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Grades K – 5 – Avenues
 Fiction and Nonfiction stories and articles related to science
and social studies.
 Speaking and listening.
 Reading: comprehension.
 Writing journal.
 Support of Regular Education Classroom
What is the ELL curriculum?
Middle School
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Grades 6-8
INSIDE Level C and Level D
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Speaking and Listening.
The reading and writing process.
Grades 6
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Ancient World History.
Reading and writing strategies.
What is the ELL curriculum?
Middle School
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Grades 7
ACCESS American History
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American History.
Speaking and Listening.
Reading and Writing Strategies.
Grades 6 - 8
INSIDE level A (Newcomers)
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This curriculum is for students who are new to the
country.
Builds everyday and academic vocabulary.
Speaking and Listening.
Reading and Writing.
How is the student’s English
language acquisition monitored?
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ELL teachers complete a progress report
every trimester. This is sent home with
report cards.
Anecdotal notes.
Assist the General Education teachers in
grading.
ACCESS for ELLs.
 Academic Language Assessment.
 Taken in January.
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Rigby ELL Assessment Kit.
What General Education
tests do ELL students take?
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MAPS – Reading and Math assessment.
ISAT test – Grades 3 – 8.
ISEL – Grades K-2
CogAT – Grade 2 and Grade 5
Notes:
MAPS – Measures of Academic Progress
ISAT – Illinois Standardized Achievement Test
ISEL – Illinois Snapshot of Early Literacy
CBM – Curriculum Based Measurement
CogAT – Cognitive Abilities Test
Bilingual - Parent Advisory
Committee (B-PAC)
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Increasing communication between home
and school.
ELL/Bilingual teachers.
District administration.
If interested in volunteering please contact
Carol Bennett at 847-566-0169 ext. 2208
or Mytzy Rodriguez-Kufner at 847-5660169 ext. 2289
Communication Avenues
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Phone Calls
Email
District Website – www.fsd79.org
(ability to translate)
Information sent from school can be
sent in English and Spanish
Absences
Students are encouraged to attend
school every day. However, if they are
not feeling at their best, please call the
school office to report their absence.
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Elementary School – 847-837-0437, press 1
Intermediate School – 847-388-3700, press 1
Middle School – 847-566-9384, press 1
Vacations and extended time after school vacations
are discouraged. It is important that students are in
school daily.
Involvement Opportunities
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Volunteering – Classroom teachers have sign-ups available
Join the PTO – PTO meets on the third Wednesday of each
month and is very supportive of the school.
Fremont Education Foundation – This group meets once a
month and is very supportive of the school.
Classroom Parties – Classroom teachers have sign-ups
available to chair or assist with parties.
Field Trips – Classroom Teachers will send home
information throughout the year regarding Field Trips.
B-PAC (Bilingual – Parent Advisory Committee)
Parent Involvement Nights for our Bilingual parents.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Opportunities for Students
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ELL Homework Club for Grades 1-5
students (additional information will
be coming soon)
Other Clubs from All Buildings
Homework
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Please check your child’s backpack
each night.
If there are questions about
homework, please contact the
classroom teacher or the
ELL/Bilingual teacher.
Grades K-5 ELL teachers do not
send home homework from ELL
class.
Other
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If there are any questions about the
information you have received
tonight, feel free to contact your
child’s ELL teacher.
Questions?