English Learners

Why?

Reasons Why

• Access higher-level courses in middle school and high school
• Access to electives vs. remedial double-block English and/or math
• More heterogeneous groupings with English native speakers

Electives

Students have choice

• music
• art
• technology
• year book
• foreign language

How?

Focus on reading

Reading Skills

• word analysis
• vocabulary
• reading comprehension

Writing Skills

Writing Skills

• write words based on a picture
• write a simple narrative using a story board
• focus on English Language conventions: grammar
• practice descriptive writing using sensory details

Testing Skills

Practice Testing Skills

• use multiple choice formats
• read short passages and identify main idea
• eliminate wrong choices first
• practice matching pictures with vocabulary

Intervention

Proactive Intervention

• Identify students who are ready
• Practice skills two weeks before the test
• Use test-release questions to practice
• Establish a baseline with data from last years performance and set SMART goals for redesignation
• Use Synergy Assessment Platform to practice multiple-choice test items

Who needs intervention before the test?

• In fourth and fifth grade, students who have intermediate CELDT levels
• Students who have nearly met SBAC

Next Steps

• Inform parents and teachers of intervention group
• Tie intervention to LCAP goals
• Choose a location, time and personnel resource
• Provide funding if necessary
• Create a baseline report and SMART goal for EL Redesignation