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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE & BILINGUAL EDUCATION
(Updated 9/24/09)
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OVERVIEW
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The English as a Second
Language (ESL)/Bilingual Education program administers funds to support programs
for limited English proficient (LEP) and bilingual students. These programs are intended
to provide needed resources to support high-quality instruction to help immigrant
children and youth meet the same challenging performance standards expected of all
Vermont students. The program also support a variety of activities related to English
language acquisition, language enhancement, academic achievement and immigrant education,
including:
- Professional development
for teachers working with LEP children and youth;
- Program planning,
evaluation, administration and interagency coordination; and
- Technical assistance
and other support to local education agencies that receive state subgrants.
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 9/24/09)
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ELL District Coordinators for 2009
View the current list by supervisory union. This list is also available as an Excel file using the link below:
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Title III State Grant Application Resources: 2009-2010 (Updated 9/24/09)
Use this link to access the 2009-2010 Title III grant application packet and associated materials. The deadline for submitting a completed Title III grant is Friday, October 9, 2009. After this date, the materials will be available on the Web for reference purposes only.
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ELL Updates for 2008-2009
Use this link to view a document with important updates sent to coordinators, teachers, and administrators. This document addresses topics and resources for many aspects of ELL education in Vermont, including: program administration, Web sites, standards, assessments, training and products for educating English Language Learners in Vermont K-12 schools. |
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Vermont and the WIDA Consortium
Vermont has been part of the WIDA Consortium (now made up of 19 member states) since 2003, and works in close collaboration with the WIDA Central Office and other member states in the consortium. Use the link above for an overview of the WIDA Consortium, and to learn more about our consortium’s K-12 English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards, Assessment Tools, Training, Resources, Research, News, and Customer Service. |
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Annual English Language Proficiency Test: ACCESS for ELLs® Assessment Resources (2008-2009)
Vermont’s annual English language proficiency assessment, the ACCESS for ELLs®, was administered to all English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in K-12 schools throughout the state during the test window from Monday, March 2, 2009 – Friday, April 17, 2009. This document provides links to information about the various assessment tools, ELP standards (K-12) and proficiency levels/tiered assessments.
Special Instructions for Handling Pre-ID Labels & Ordering Additional ACCESS for ELLs® Test Materials (2008-2009)
These Vermont special instructions are intended to supplement the ACCESS for ELLs® Test Administration Manual (2008-2009)—Form 200, which provides generally applicable information for the 19 states that now comprise the WIDA Consortium. Due to the small size and unique circumstances in Vermont, district ELL coordinators and test administrators will need to review this important information related to: 1) handling the Pre-ID Labels; and 2) ordering additional test materials.
ACCESS for ELLs® Student Verification Packet (2008-2009)
Use this link to download the 2009 ACCESS for ELLs® Student Verification materials listed below:
- Memo: 2009 ACCESS for ELLs® Student Verification
- Chart: Important 2009 ACCESS for ELLs® Tasks & Timelines for Vermont
- Instructions: 2009 ACCESS for ELLs® Student Verification
- Form: Blank Copy of the 2009 ACCESS for ELLs® Student Verification form
(NOTE: Duplicate and use for schools with no previously enrolled ELL students.)
- Draft Flow Chart: A Process for Using 2009 ACCESS for ELLs® to Determine ESL Service Status & Participation in 2009 Testing
- Tier Selection Guidelines
ACCESS for ELLs® Test Administrator Training Course (2008-2009)
This document provides specific information about the Online ACCESS for ELLs® Test Administrator Training course, offered through the WIDA Web site. It includes descriptions of: purpose of training; Vermont policies for participation; registration procedures for the training course; how to access the web site and find technical assistance, resources, and contact people. For questions or concerns regarding the ACCESS training process, contact the WIDA Help Desk at 1-866-276-7735 (toll-free) or help@wida.us.
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* ACCESS for ELLs®: Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners
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Serving Students Learning English as a Second Language: A Guide for Vermont Educators
Although this guide was written in 1994, it continues to serve as a reference for administrators and teachers who want to learn about the basic legal and programmatic requirements for meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). The guide provides information that remains useful and relevant for planning and implementing services at the district and school levels, especially in relation to language acquisition, bottom line legal responsibilities and civil rights policies, and district plans/procedures. |
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** WIDA is a consortium of 16 states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standard and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners. The original partners in this consortium included Wisconsin, Delaware, and Arkansas. |
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Primary/Home
Language Survey
State and local education agencies are required by law to identify English language
learners (ELLs) who require language and academic support services. The first step
in identifying ELLs with limited English proficiency is to administer the survey
to all students enrolling in K-12 public and private schools in order to identify
those who have a primary (first acquired) or home language other than English. Students
from linguistically diverse backgrounds should be assessed to determine their level
of (academic) English language proficiency.
NOTE: This form also
may be download to your computer and completed using any word processing application.
The form may then be submitted as an e-mail attachment. Please review the instructions
included on the survey form.
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Jim McCobb, ESL/Bilingual
Programs Coordinator
(802) 828-0185 (P)
(802) 828-6563 (F)
james.mccobb@state.vt.us |
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