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 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.
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 ●
Our Collaborative Work with Families and the Community Department Goal : EL students and families will be members of and participate in the school community. Senior citizens from the community We believe our EL parents are an We can even find ways to volunteer once a week as asset to our schools. They are include parents who are still conversation partners for newcomers often invited to teach about their learning English. at the high school. culture and holidays. All Are Welcome!
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