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ENL Parent

Orientation

Vestal Central

School DistrictEnglish as a New Language Dept.

Alyssa Gauthier

Clayton Avenue Elem Vestal High School

Charles Lauth

Vestal Middle

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Hilary Loyd

African Rd. Elem

Mary Ann Daugherty

Vestal Hills Elem.Vestal High School

Patrick ClarkeCoordinator of Instruction

The ENL program of the Vestal Central School District offers English Language Learners the opportunity and support to acquire English language proficiency.

In promoting linguistic and academic excellence, we create culturally sensitive instructional environments that build upon students prior knowledge, social and educational experiences, skills and talents.

Students, educators and parents are encouraged to become partners in this important learning process.

Welcome to the Vestal English

as a New Language Program!

What is ENL?

English as a New Language

Other terms used:

ESOL – English to Speakers of Other Languages

ESL – English as a Second Language

ELL – English Language Learner

In what schools does Vestal

provide English as a New

Language services?ENL Services are currently provided at:

African Road Elementary

Clayton Avenue Elementary

Vestal Hills Elementary

Vestal Middle School

Vestal High School

*ELLs living within the area served by Glenwood Avenue Elementary or Tioga Hills Elementary will attend either African Road Elementary or Clayton Avenue Elementary.

How are students identified as

English Language Learners?

Home Language Questionnaire

Individual Interview

NYSITELL

(New York State Identification Test for English

Language Learners)

What are the ENL Levels?

Level Description of NYSESLAT English Language Proficiency Levels

EnteringThe student has great dependence on supports and structures to advance his or her academic language skills and has yet to meet the linguistic demands necessary to demonstrate English language proficiency in a variety of academic contexts at grade level.

EmergingThe student has some dependence on supports and structures to advance his or her academic language skills and has yet to meet the linguistic demands necessary to demonstrate English language proficiency in a variety of academic contexts at grade level.

TransitioningThe student shows some independence in advancing his or her academic language skills, but has yet to meet the linguistic demands necessary to demonstrate English language proficiency in a variety of academic contexts at grade level.

ExpandingThe student shows great independence in advancing his or her academic language skills and is approaching the linguistic demands necessary to demonstrate English language proficiency in a variety of academic contexts at grade level.

CommandingThe student is now designated as a former ELL, and entitled to receive two years of continued ELL services. The student has met the linguistic demands necessary to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of academic contexts at grade level.

How long does it take to learn

English?

It varies, but usually…

Social Language1-3 years

Academic Language5-7 years

How do students exit the ENL

program?

NYSESLATNew York State

English as a

Second

Language Test(Commanding)

NYSESLATNew York State English as a

Second Language Test

(Expanding)

AND

3-8 ELA (3+)

9-12 English Regents (65)

OR

How Often Do We Test Students

in ENL?

NYSITELL

Upon Entry

NYSESLAT

Every Spring

What Other Tests Do ENL Students Take?

o Local Exams (throughout the school year)

o Student Learning Objective Tests

o State Exams

o Elementary and Middle School

3rd-8th - Math and English (ELA)

4th & 8th – Science

o High School

Regents Exams

What testing accommodations do ENL students receive?

o Extended Time

o Separate Location

o Bilingual Glossaries

o Alternate Language Tests (if available)

o Written Responses in Home Language

o Oral Translations

o Yes. Former ELLs receive transitional

services for two years after testing

at the Commanding level on the

NYSESLAT. Transitional services

include supplemental support and

progress monitoring. Former ELLs

may also receive testing

accommodations for two years.

Do former English Language

Learners receive services?

o No. Vestal does not currently have

any bilingual education programs.

However the district does offer

English as a New Language

services.

Does Vestal offer bilingual

education programming?

o Push-in (Integrated)

What kinds of ENL classes do

students take?

o Pull-out (Stand Alone)

Can a parent refuse ENL

services?

oNo. According to Part 154

of the Commissioner’s

Regulations, school

districts must provide ENL

services to all students

who are identified as ELLs.

Can a parent appeal the

district’s decision to identify (or

not identify) their child as an

ELL?

oYes. A parent may appeal such

decisions by submitting a written

request to their child’s building

principal within 45 days of receiving

notification of ELL identification.

Can the school district provide

interpretation services?

oYes. Parents may request that

correspondence be translated into

their home language. The district can

also provide interpreters for parent

meetings, phone calls, etc. Please

talk to your child’s ENL teacher for

details.

What can parents do to support

their child?

oProvide time for schoolwork

oContinue using your home language

oMaintain cultural ties

oBe patient

oContact your child’s

teacher if you have

questions or concerns

Helpful ENL Resources http://a4esl.org/

http://www.eslgamesplus.com/

http://www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_home.html

http://www.funbrain.com/

http://www.quiz-tree.com/

http://kids.usa.gov/

Public Libraries

BOCES (607) 763-3638 jross@btboces.org

Thank You for Coming!

Are there community

organizations that can provide

further assistance?

oYes!

American Civic Association

http://www.americancivic.com/

131 Front Street, Binghamton, NY

723-9419

Do you have further questions?

Contact Us. Patrick Clarke, Coordinator of Instruction

pjclarke@vestal.k12.ny.us, District Administration: 757-2383

Mary Ann Daugherty madaugherty@vestal.k12.ny.us

Vestal Hills Elementary: 757-2357; Vestal High School: 757-2281

Alyssa Gauthier amgauthier@vestal.k12.ny.us

Vestal High School: 757-2281; Clayton Avenue Elementary: 757-2271

Charles Lauth cmlauth@vestal.k12.ny.us

Vestal Middle School: 757-2333; Tioga Hills Elementary School: 757-2366

Hilary Loyd haloyd@vestal.k12.ny.us

African Road Elementary: 757-2311