ESOL Policies
How often are ELL students assessed on their ELP?
Every Year
Who are the 2 people that students need approval from in order to get access to a bilingual program?
The local school district and state board.
What is the seal of Biliteracy?
an award given to high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other language
What does HLS stand for?
Home Language Survey
What is the difference between Bilingual and Dual Immersion programs
Bilingual- students speak in their native alongside the other targeted language, using their native language as a bridge to English. Dual Immersions goal is to add in another language, so students learn content in two languages so they maintain their native language while also gaining fluency in another
Who can receive the junior Seal of Biliteracy?
8th graders
Who determines the accommodations for ELL students during statewide assessments?
A team is made up of the school or districts NH certified ESOL teacher as well as other educators
What year did New Hampshire adopt the seal of Biliteracy
2020
What is language attrition?
the gradual loss of a language or the decline of proficiency in a language over time
How long do districts have after enrollment to identify a student as an ELL?
30 days
Name the 2 schools that have implemented bilingual education programs
Bakersville elementary- manchester school district, Shaker Road School in Concord New Hampshire
According to the article, “Dual-Language Immersion, ‘Only a matter of time’ for New Hampshire” what are two reasons why dual- language programs are most likely not picked up in New Hampshire yet?
Shortage of EL certified teachers, finding adequate curriculum materials
Name 2 things that must be told to parents when notifying them about the EL status of their child.
the process of identification as well as the data collected, what EL status means, the LIEPs available, how the program will meet the needs of the student, how the program will help the student learn English while also teaching the student academic content, the EL exit requirements in NH, offering programming in the least restrictive environment, how the program will meet the needs of an IEP (if the student has one), information about the parental rights, The accommodations available to the student should parents accept or deny the LIEP support services, the obligation of the school to support the student, the requirement of yearly ACCESS assessments until English proficiency, and notice that the students status is confidential information.
What is the 189:19 English Required law?
All instruction of children in schools, including private schools should be excessively used unless approval of the state board
What state did Lisa Schroeder move from that offered a dual-language immersion school for her son?
Tacoma, Washington