Identifying ELs
What is a HLS?
Home Language Survey
How many Standards does WIDA have?
5
Who takes ACCESS?
Any student identified as an EL student K-12.
Why is it important to understand language acquisition?
*Instructor approved answer.
Who is Stephen Krashen? What is he known for?
an American Linguist and he is known for:
- comprehensible input
- affective filter
List three acronyms used now or in the past used for language learners.
Name the WIDA Standards.
Social and Instructional Language
Language of ELA
Language of Math
Language of Science
Language of Social Studies
When is ACCESS given and when are scores received in the district?
January/February
May/June
What is BICS and CALP?
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
How many days do districts have to place an EL student in the appropriate program?
30 days.
Who MUST take a language screener?
Anyone who checks a box in the HSL that the student or other family member speaks another language at home.
Argue
Narrative
Inform
Explain
What is the highest score a student can earn on ACCESS?
6.0
How long does it take for new students learning English to develop BICS?
at least 1 year, depending on age/grade
How does first language (L1) influence second language (L2) learning?
L1 can either help (positive transfer) or hinder (negative transfer or interference) L2 learning, especially in areas like syntax, phonology, and vocabulary.
What is the Illinois annual measure of English language proficiency assessment called?
ACCESS for ELLs WIDA.
*Instructor approved response.
What is the ACCESS score students need to EXIT language services?
To exit EL services, students need to achieve an overall composite score of 4.8 on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
How long does it take for a language learner to develop CALP?
At least 5 years with explicit language development instruction and scaffolds.
Much longer if there is no instruction of academic language.
What role does comprehensible input play in language acquisition?
According to Krashen, learners acquire language when they understand input slightly above their current proficiency level (i+1), often supported by visuals, gestures, and context.
What are the three exceptions for students taking a language screener?
They are transferring in from a state where they are already identified as a language learner.
The student already EXITED through the ACCESS criteria.
The student has been performing at or above grade level as evidenced by having met or exceeded the Illinois Learning Standards in reading and math on the student's most recent State assessment administered.
How many states are part of the WIDA consortium?Bonus: Can you name one state that is NOT part of the consortium?
42 States
New York, California, Texas, Arizona, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, and Utah
How can educators use WIDA ACCESS data to inform instruction?
Educators can analyze domain-specific strengths and needs, differentiate instruction, set language goals, and track students’ longitudinal progress.
When does a teacher know a student is English proficienct?
**instructor must approve the answer.
List 2 ways teachers can increase student motivation in learning English?
- create a safe learning environment
-connect to student culture and background
-incorporate games in learning
-create low stakes activities - not everything needs to be graded
-set goals and show progress towards the goal
-offer choice
-incorporate collaboration activities
-praise effort