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ELL
English Language Learners
(Program formerly known as ESL)
Program Philosophy
The purpose of the English Language Learners (ELL) program is to provide experiences that promote individual and social well being and to provide equal educational access for students whose primary language is not English or who come from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on their language proficiency. It is an interdisciplinary program that helps students acquire essential skills for learning a new language and adjusting to a new culture. Recognizing that each student is unique, it is an aim of the program to be responsive to the initial and changing needs of the student and to maintain flexibility within the program.
The ELL program emphasizes instructional assistance in the four skill areas of language development: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. As such, the ELL program enables non- or limited English speaking students to communicate in English at a level that will enable them to perform successfully in mainstream classes and to function successfully in the cultural mainstream.
The ELL program is committed to encouraging a positive self-concept; to maintaining a healthy attitude toward individual differences; and to creating a school wide climate of understanding, empathy and interaction among faculty, students and staff.
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Teacher Resources
The Lau Resource Center at the Ohio Department of Education
What Research Tells us about the Education of LEP Students
Principles of Second Language Development in Teaching LEP Students
Top Ten Tips for Working with ESL Students
Interesting Things for ESL Students
English For Beginners and Early Intermediate
English Themes for Beginners and Early Intermediate
English For Intermediate and Advanced
English Themes for Intermediate and Advanced
Bilingual Exercises For English Language Learners
Science Strategies for teaching English Language Learners
Science For English Language Learners
Helping English Language Learners in Science Class
Geography and United States History For English Language Learners
World History For English Language Learners
Supporting English Language Learners in Math
Math Instructional Tips for Supporting ELLs
Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners
Reading Comprehension Strategies for ELLs
Center for Applied Linguistics
National Clearing House for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction
The Office of English Language Acquisition
National Center on Response to Intervention
Glossary of Common Literacy Terms
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Class Supplies
- School Agenda
- Pencil or pen
- Folder
- Loose-leaf lined paper
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Student Resources
Try these websites for English practice:
English for All Proficiency Levels
Parts of Speech for English Language Learners
Watching and Listening (multi-language subtitles)
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Handouts/Documents
ESOL Classes in the Dayton Metro Area
Blizzard Day/E-Day Instructions in English and Spanish
Colleges with ESL Programs