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.
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      ELAS Department

Facilitator: Sandra Ortega
Coordinator: Indira Martinez
T: (602) 242-3442
F: (602) 242-5255

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:

ELD 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.

ELD 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.