English Language Acquisition Services (ELAS)
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Mission
To ensure meaningful, educational opportunities for students, families and staff that will increase the academic achievement, cultural collaboration and English literacy for English learners. Goals: 1. Programs: Provide quality programs to address the needs of individual ELL populations. 2. Curriculum: Develop quality curriculum that provides opportunities for ELL to acquire knowledge of grade level standards while acquiring English. 3. Compliance: Monitor and support ELL identification, placement, assessment and transition to increase the achievement of ELL. 4. Culture: Establish networks that will support the transition of many students into the American school system and transition into college. |
Contact Information:
Esther Canada, ELL Coordinator ecanada@mayahs.com 
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Programs & Curriculum
Identification and Placement of English Language Learners (ELL)
(Note: See the Identification and Placement Table/Flow Chart for steps to identify, assess, and place students (RIght).
SEI Model Scheduling for Leona Schools: Beginning FY09, 4 credits per year will equate 20 hours per week. ELL will be scheduled in the following structure:
SEI 1-8 (SEI Classroom)
· Grouped by proficiency level as required by the law.
· Focuses on “Conversational English and Academic Vocabulary” and “English Grammar.”
· Can receive English credit.
SEI Language Arts (SEI Classroom)
· Grouped by proficiency levels or mixed with various levels.
· Focuses on “English Reading” and “English Writing.”
· Receive Elective credit.
Content Class (Mainstream Classroom)
· Preferably math because students are still required to take the AIMS.
(Note: See the Identification and Placement Table/Flow Chart for steps to identify, assess, and place students (RIght).
SEI Model Scheduling for Leona Schools: Beginning FY09, 4 credits per year will equate 20 hours per week. ELL will be scheduled in the following structure:
SEI 1-8 (SEI Classroom)
· Grouped by proficiency level as required by the law.
· Focuses on “Conversational English and Academic Vocabulary” and “English Grammar.”
· Can receive English credit.
SEI Language Arts (SEI Classroom)
· Grouped by proficiency levels or mixed with various levels.
· Focuses on “English Reading” and “English Writing.”
· Receive Elective credit.
Content Class (Mainstream Classroom)
· Preferably math because students are still required to take the AIMS.