English Language Learner Program

ESOL STRATEGIES CHECKLIST

Four Stages of Second Language Acquisition

Tips for Teaching Students Who Are Limited English Proficient

Tips for Teachers to Use With ESOL Students At Different Levels

2022-2023 Parent Advisory Council Meetings
September 2, 2022
December 2, 2022
February 3, 2023
May 5, 2023

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Suwannee County School District Food Service Training Room
1729 Walker Ave. SW
Suite 100
Live Oak, FL 32064

2022-2023 Family Nights
October 26, 2022
February 26, 2023

6:00-7:30 p.m.

Suwannee Springcrest Elementary School Cafeteria
1419 Walker Ave. SW
Live Oak, FL 32064

Florida Statute 1003.5 (2) defines an English Language Learner (ELL) as "an individual who was not born in the United States and whose native language is a language other than English; an individual who comes from a home environment where a language other than English is spoken in the home; or an individual who is an American Indian or Alaskan native and who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on his or her level of English language proficiency; and who, by reason thereof, has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or listening to the English language to deny such individual the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms where the language of instruction is English".

Program Goals:

1. Equal access to appropriate programming in both access to intensive English language instruction and instruction in basic subject matter areas of math, science, social studies, computer literacy which is (1) understandable to the ELL student given his or her level of English language proficiency, and (2) equal and comparable in amount, scope, sequence and quality to that provided to English proficient students.

2. Limited English proficient students with special needs (such as for compensatory, remedial, or exceptional education) and who are at greater risk for under-achievement and/or dropping out, and in need of additional services, shall be provided equal and comparable services to those provided to English proficient students.

3. Each limited English proficient (LEP) child enrolled in any program offered by the Florida Public Schools is entitled to equal access to programming which is appropriate to his or her level of English proficiency, academic achievement and special needs.