English Language Acquisition Services (ELAS)
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.