Vision The vision of the District 26 ELL program is to foster English Language development and academic achievement.
Mission Cary ELL students will become self-sufficient life-long learners
We believe...
Students will become proficient in English through native language support
We share the responsibility of ensuring that second language learners develop linguistic and academic skills to become productive members of society
Every student has potential to learn and deserves the best education that can be provided
ELL students will receive appropriate support with the ELL teacher
It is important to respect and enhance individual cultures of all second language learners
Our school community should be educated about effective pedagogy regarding second language learners
ELL students will be held accountable within their language proficiency
Teachers will have high, yet realistic expectations
The educating of ELL students is the responsibility of the entire school community
ELL’s will be taught through grade appropriate curriculum
Parent involvement and support is a major factor in student success
Parents of ELL students will be provided opportunities to be informed about their child’s education
English Learning (ELL) Programs
Facilitate Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Plan Bilingual Parent Workshops
Hold monthly articulation meetings with ELL Teachers
Assessment for English Learning Program and English Learners
WIDA™ and W-APT™ Screeners are administered to K-8 students to determine ELL placement in the program. This assessment tool is used by Educators to measure the English Language proficiency of students who have recently arrived in the United States or new to the district.
ACCESS for ELLs® is a standard based state mandated annual assessment designed to measure English Learners' social and academic proficiency in English. It assesses social and instructional English as well as the language associated with language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies within the school context across the four language domains.
Grants
TPI Bilingual Grant (Transitional Program of Instruction - ELL Program)
TBE Bilingual Grant (Transitional Bilingual Education - ELL Program)
Title III – LIPLEPS (Language Instruction Educational Program for Limited English Proficient Students)
District 26 ELL Program Belief Statements Were Generated By The English Language Learners Task Force.
