Bridges.com Goal : To help students explore career education options using Bridges.com Objective 1: Access Bridges Portfolio Accounts –Professional Accounts –Student Accounts Objective 2: Review Choices Explorer and Choices Planner –Work Tab –Learn Tab Objective 3: Review Choices Explorer and Choices Planner –Resources for Teachers

Using the ELPS

What are ELPS? English Language Proficiency Standards ELPS are a set of standards that all ELL (LEP) students should master as they acquire English proficiency ELL- English Language Learner LEP – Limited English Proficient

ELPS Standards The ELPS standards use four literacy domains. –Listening –Speaking –Reading –Writing

Proficiency Level Descriptors Use the PLDs to determine the needs of each ELL as you plan your lessons. PLDs describe the characteristics of each proficiency level (beginning, intermediate, advanced, and advanced high).

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Steps for Using ELPS: Identify the ELL (LEP) students in each of your classes. Work with your campus LPAC coordinator to get the TELPAS rating information for your identified ELLs. Plan lessons accordingly based on the levels of your ELLS. Document ELPS objectives in your lesson plans. ELPS Objectives are required by the State

Programs of Study Review Programs of Study –Sequence –Length/Semester vs. Year –One period or two periods Submit Changes to Presenter

Curriculum Audit What am I doing now? Curriculum Textbook Resources References Training What’s needed for 2010? Curriculum Textbook Resources References Training Go to CTE Website, Staff Development. Complete and Submit Today

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