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SDMF EL (English Learner) Presentation EL Teachers in SDMF: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
SDMF EL (English Learner) Presentation EL Teachers in SDMF: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
SDMF EL (English Learner) Presentation EL Teachers in SDMF: Jessica Costa: NMS/HS Ann Haubenreich: BF/NMS Ashley Rivas: SL/NMS Kristi Seston: RS/VV What are the languages spoken in our schools? How long does it take to learn a language? It
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How long does it take to learn a language?
It takes 1-2 years to learn social or conversational English. It generally takes 5-7 years to learn academic language, but longer if a student comes later in his/her academic life.
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Connecting with EL Families
Department Goal: The School District will provide an environment that maintains and values cultural identity. SDMF Big Aim 2: All students and families feel they belong in our school community..
- EL Potluck dinner in
November
- Hire interpreters for
Conferences
- Home visits
- Invite parents in to school to
share aspects of their culture
- Summer school sign up day
- World Culture Fair
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Our Collaborative Work with Families and the Community
Senior citizens from the community volunteer once a week as conversation partners for newcomers at the high school.
Department Goal : EL students and families will be members of and participate in the school community.
We believe our EL parents are an asset to our schools. They are
- ften invited to teach about their
culture and holidays. We can even find ways to include parents who are still learning English. All Are Welcome!
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