1. Tim Schosek Julie Mikula Kate Mahoney TESOL— Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

2. What does SUNY Fredonia offer? Masters Degree (MSEd.)Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) Track for Certified Teachers (36 credits)ESOL cert (18 credits) Track for Uncertified Teachers (36 credits+)ITI Options (15 credits) ESL SPED/ESL Bilingual Extension

3. ELL? LEP? EL? Emergent bilingual? In New York, an ELL is a student who has been identified as Limited English proficient, and has not yet achieved proficiency on the NYSESLAT exam. An ELL must achieve proficiency in speaking and listening to English, as well as reading and writing. What is the best label for my student?

4. What’s the truth about ELLs? True or False? English is easy. You can learn English in a year. Children always learn language better than older people. Bilingualism can confuse students. Most ELLs are immigrants. ELLs should learn language BEFORE content. Using Spanish in school or home will delay English.

5. How long does it take to learn English?

6. BICS vs. CALP BICSCALP Basic speaking skills. Everyday conversations. In the cafeteria, on the bus… Usually takes between 6 months to 2 years years to develop. Academic language. Presentations, essays, or responses to school assignments. More complicated grammar and syntax. Usually develops in 3 to 6 years. Less contextual

7. What is Bilingual Education? Bilingual EducationNot Bilingual Education TransitionalStructured English Immersion Dual LanguageSheltered Instruction Two way ImmersionESL Pullout Heritage Language Immersion Indigenous Language Programs ESL Push-in 90:10, 50:50, 80:20, 100% English is taught in English 100% TWIOPSIOP

8. ESL Levels -Beginner: 3 units of ESL instruction/day (push-in time not included) -Intermediate: 2 units of ESL instruction/day (push-in time not included) -Advanced: 1 unit of ESL instruction/day (push-in time not included) Testing Accommodations -All ESL students, including transition students, receive testing accommodations on all local and state tests. These accommodations include: - extra time - third reading of listening component (ELA only) - separate location - bilingual glossaries (except foreign language) - use of native language and English versions of exams (except ELA) - writing response permitted in native language (except ELA)

9. LEP Identification Process HLQ Informal interview LAB-R Not all bilingual children will be considered ELLs. How do we identify ELLs?

10. CALL Advantages: Disadvantages: Rosetta Stone Electronic dictionaries How can Technology support ELLs in my class? Web resources Babelfish Google Translate EL Civics Dave’s ESL Café ESL Lab Podcasts English Teacher John BBC and other links BBC