West Orange Public Schools West Orange Public Schools “Preparing Multilingual Learners for Global Competence” Presented by: Eveny de Mendez, Assistant Superintendent Felix Plata, Supervisor of ESL / World Languages May 21, 2018
West Orange Board of Education Ronald Charles….........................................................................................................................................................................................Board President Mark Robertson……….…......................................................................................................................................................................Board Vice-President Ken Alper…………..........................................................................................................................................................................................Board Member Sandra Mordecai…………...............................................................................................................................................................................Board Member Irving Schwarzbaum.....................................................................................................................................................................................Board Member West Orange Public Schools West Orange Central Office Administration Jeffrey Rutzky….......................................................................................................................Superintendent of Schools John Calavano…….…...................................................................................Business Administrator and Board Secretary Eveny de Mendez…....................................................................Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction Felix Plata…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Supervisor of ESL / World Languages
Preparing Multilingual Learners for Global Competence West Orange Snapshot English Language Learners World Language Learners Elementary K-5 West Orange School Community • Spanish (K-1 video based); (2-5 classroom instruction) • Of the 6,612 students we serve: All students (1931) exposed to Spanish at the elementary level • Over 1500 students come from homes that speak Edison Central Six • languages other than English Mandarin / Spanish Exploratory Semester Courses • All students (485) take each course • Over 50 languages are spoken in West Orange homes • 623 current students were born in 68 countries Middle School 7-8 • 7 th grade, 1 language offering • Spanish - full year world language course (A/B) • 8 th Grade, 4 language offerings English Language Learners (ELLs) • French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish • Student choice – 1 full year world language course option (Daily) Of the 259 English Language Learners in the District: • • Elementary: 157 All students (1059) enrolled in a world language course • Middle School: 31 West Orange High School 9-12 • • High School: 72 4 language offerings (French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish) • Student choice Board signed proclamation to support our immigrant learners ● • NJDOE Requirements: 5 credits / West Orange Requirements 10 credits • 1430 students enrolled in a world language course
VISION Preparing Multilingual Learners for Global Competence The West Orange Public Schools will strengthen and leverage its English as a Second Language (ESL) and World Language Programs to develop and prepare multilingual learners for global competence.
VISION STATEMENT Preparing Multilingual Learners for Global Competence Global competence articulates the knowledge and skills students need in the 21st century to: effectively communicate complex ideas with diverse audiences ● in multiple languages; recognize varying perspectives; ● investigate local and global issues; and ● take action across disciplines to make a difference. ●
Preparing Multilingual Learners for Global Competence What would our vision look like in the future? The ESL and World Language Programs will provide students with learning experiences that promote: Multilingualism (Dual Immersion, Dual Language, World Language) ● An understanding of cultural contexts and their impact on learning, society, ● business, industry and academia Graduating with a Seal of Biliteracy ● Global competence via ● Related credit bearing college level courses; ● Foreign exchange programs; and ● Interdisciplinary world language electives ●
Preparing Multilingual Learners for Global Competence Surrounding Districts Surrounding school districts with Dual Language/Immersion Programs Princeton- Grades K-5 ● Montclair- Preschool ● Jersey City- Grades K-2 ● Perth Amboy- Grades 2-4 ● Englewood- Pre-K - 6 ● Elizabeth- Grades K-5 ● Newark- Grades K-5 ●
Preparing Multilingual Learners for Global Competence Where do we begin? Strengthen ESL Program Design
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PRIMARY OBJECTIVE A primary objective of the ESL department is to design and implement a program that enables English Language Learners (ELLs) to attain grade level proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English by the time they exit. To accomplish this, the West Orange ESL program must: Meet all federal and state bilingual code requirements ▪ Provide comprehensive ESL instruction ▪ Support the general education teacher with sheltered English instruction strategies for ▪ the mainstream content area Deliver a standards-based curriculum grounded in second language acquisition ▪ instructional strategies Provide individualized support for students as required ▪ Frequently monitor student progress toward attaining English language proficiency ▪ and meeting state academic standards
WEST ORANGE BILINGUAL 3 YEAR PLAN 2017-2020 Programs for Small ELL Populations Districts with small ELL populations are required to provide either English Language Services or English as a Second Language programs depending on population. K-5 Elementary (157 ELLs) English as a Second Language . All ELLs must receive at least one period of daily ESL instruction daily by a certified ESL instructor English as a Second Language . All equal in minutes to the period of the core content area. ELLs must receive at least one period General Education of daily ESL instruction by a certified K-3 (ELA 90 minutes) 4-5 (ELA 85 minutes) ESL instructor equal in minutes to the period of the core content area. Proficiency Levels 1 & 2 ✓ 85-90 minute ESL replacement for English Language Arts (ELA) Maximum class sizes for ESL Proficiency: Proficiency Levels 3 & 4 Levels 1 and 2 Grades K-1 (18) ✓ 45 minute push-in / pull-out for ESL instruction and support Levels 3 and 4 Grades K-12 (24) services ✓ Push-in / Pull-out ELA Block
WEST ORANGE BILINGUAL 3 YEAR PLAN 2017-2020 Programs for Small ELL Populations Districts with small ELL populations are required to provide either English Language Services or English as a Second Language programs depending on population. 6-8 Middle (31 ELLs) 9-12 Secondary (72 ELLs) High Intensity ESL. ELLs must be provided at least two periods of instruction every day by a certified ESL teacher (a period is the time allocated on the school schedule for instruction in core subjects). One period is the standard ESL class , and the other period is a tutorial or ESL reading class . Middle School – 55 minutes ▪ High School – 53 minutes ▪ Sheltered Instruction . Support in the mainstream core content areas must be provided. ESL curriculum must be aligned to the WIDA ELD standards, attain adoption by the district BOE and cross reference district’s content area curricula to ensure correlation.
CURRENT ENROLLMENT CURRENT K-5 ENROLLMENT School Total ELLs FTEs Gregory 27 1 Hazel 23 1 Kelly 26 1 Mt. Pleasant 15 .25 Redwood 22 1 St. Cloud 7 .25 Washington 37 1.5 TOTAL 157 7 ELEMENTARY
CURRENT ENROLLMENT Current K-5 ENROLLMENT BY GRADE LEVEL School Total K 1 2 3 4 5 FTEs ELLs Gregory 27 7 7 5 3 4 1 1 Hazel 23 2 3 4 10 4 1 Kelly 26 8 3 6 4 4 1 1 Mt. 15 4 3 3 3 2 .25 Pleasant Redwood 22 3 7 1 4 6 1 1 St. Cloud 7 2 4 1 .25 Washington 37 6 8 6 9 7 1 1.5 Bilingual Code & Grade Level Clustering: K-1, 1-3, 2-5, 4-8
K-5 ENROLLMENT CURRENT ENROLLMENT BY GRADE LEVEL School Total K 1 2 3 4 5 ELLs FTE PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL Proficiency 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4/5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Level Gregory 27 2 4 1 2 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 Hazel 23 1 1 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 Kelly 26 2 6 3 1 1 4 1 1/2 1 1 2 1 1 Mt. Pleasant 15 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 .25 Redwood 22 2 2 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 St. Cloud 7 2 1 3 1 .25 Washington 37 3 3 4 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 1 3 3 2 2 1 1.5
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