ESOL Overview PLMS

What does ESOL mean?

• English Support for Other Nationalities

• English Speakers of other Languages

• English for Speakers of Other Languages

• English Support for Other Languages

At Piedmont all ELLs are Hispanic.

• TRUE

• FALSE

ELLs at Piedmont are serviced additionally through push in by two paraprofessionals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Who provides ESOL services at Piedmont?

• Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Pierre

• Mrs. Sanchez and Ms. Garcia

• All of us!

• Grade Level Counselors

Federal law requires that teachers of second language learners provide accommodations AND modifications to enable students to succeed in the classroom.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never

• Only one, not both

Do I need to speak another language to teach my ESOL student?

• YES

• NO

What should classroom ESOL modifications be based on?

• Student speaking level

• WIDA Access Scores

• FAST exams

• Grades

My student speaks fluent English. Do I still need to modify/accommodate my assignments and assessments?

• Yes

• No

• Depends

Beginner ELLs at PLMS are not receiving any English Reading instruction.

• True

• False

ELLs should not receive grades of D or F unless their lack of performance on modified instruction warrants such grades.

• TRUE

• FALSE