Program Goal and Objectives
The goal of the English as a Second Language, ESL, Program is to provide opportunities to non-native speakers of the English Language which will assist in eliminating linguistic barriers while attempting to achieve academic and personal goals.
We strive for English Language Learners to:
- acquire linguistic and cultural knowledge
- expand vocabulary
- develop confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities
- "think" in English without relying heavily on the first language
- acquire phonological and phonetic knowledge of English
- gain linguistic proficiency in order to succeed in mainstream classes
We will:
- assess students' abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English
- collaborate with all professionals involved with students' learning process
- develop instructional materials promoting linguistic ouput
- screen students to determine eligibility for program
- utilize technology to extend learning opportunities and develop fluency in the use of higher-level grammatical structure
- provide services to support communicative efforts between the school and parents
- translate documents into the students' first language
- communicate students' eligibility, progress, and WIDA results