ESL

Teacher

Agata Cavar

Did you know?

  • There are 19 different languages spoken by the students in Vernon's ESL Program

  • Vernon English Language Learners come from 22 different countries

  • Vernon's top two ELL dominant languages are Urdu and Spanish

Who is an ELL?

A student who:

  • has a first language other than English.

  • is in the process of learning English.

  • needs additional support to acquire language and learn grade level content.

Vernon Public Schools ESL Program Mission:


Vernon Public Schools are committed to providing all English language learners with a high quality, academic education that will prepare them to be life-long learners who can successfully compete in our global economy.

Goals:

  • Promote mastery of academic subjects

  • Facilitate transition into English

  • Attain full proficiency in oral and written English

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Students living in the Northeast or Skinner Road School district who qualify for ESL support will be provided transportation to attend Northeast School.

Students will be enrolled in a mainstream classroom where English Language Learner will be instructed and supported along side English speaking peers.

Instructional Program Services

  • Pull-out, push-in, and sheltered ESL classes

  • A combination of English language instruction and academic support

  • small group and one-on-one instruction

  • paraprofessional support

  • modifications to assignments and ESL grading options

Process for Identifying English Language Learners (ELLs)

If the Home Language Survey indicates that a language other than English is spoken in the home:

1. Student is interviewed and tested using the LAS Links Placement Test or the Pre-LAS 2000 (K students only)

2. A review of student progress is conducted annually using the LAS Links.