LS Parent Coffee Morning Welcome and Good Morning

LS Parent Coffee Morning Welcome and Good Morning!

Agenda �WASC/IB �Curriculum update �ELL and the Ontario Curriculum �Your child leaving XIS

WASC/IB Accreditation Process �WASC Report- Dr. Raschke �IB Report- arrived yesterday

Curriculum Update Vertical teams meeting to make Ontario standards XIS standards �Teams are writing philosophies for each subject area and aligning standards through the lens of IB aims and objectives �Language A and Language B (all languages, Mandarin and Korean in US)

New Report Card �Sample report �Electronic version hopefully with translation feature �Parent Input

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Adoption of the Ontario Curriculum for ELL XIS has adopted the Ontario Curriculum to use as our guiding curriculum document. The ELL Department has made some important changes to how we track your child’s growth in their language development.

Assessing Your Child �Language learning is developmental, the educational strengths and needs of ELLs can be identified most effectively through the use of a variety of assessment tools.

When we Assess, we look at… �Focus on improving student learning �Linked directly to curriculum expectations �Recognize linguistic and academic progress; while taking into account realistic and varying rates of second language learning �Incorporate student self-assessment �Actively involve students and parents

Classroom Observations Summative and Formative Assessments Writing Samples DRA and Reading A-Z Assessments Homeroom Teacher Input

Language Development �Is a process and developmental �Takes time (up to 7 -10 years) �Each child is different �There are stages that children go through when learning a new language.

Ontario Language Continuum �Continuum- a whole process that can be divided into steps, which are flexible. �Ontario Continuum has 4 -6 Stages or Levels

Stage 1: Using Stage 2: Using English for Survival English in Purposes Supported and Familiar Activities and Context Stage 3: Using English Independently in Most Contexts Stage 4: Using English with a proficiency approaching that of First-language Becoming familiar with sounds, rhythms and patterns of English. Speak with less hesitation and show greater understanding. Often the longest in language-acquisition process. Their understanding depends on visual aids. Often answer nonverbally or with single words or short phrases. Listen with greater understanding and use everyday expressions independently. Show greater confidence and use social English. May be differences Participate more between students in fully in academic the beginning of this content areas stage and the end of (reading, math, Uo. I). this stage. Use new vocabulary Uses more extensive in their speaking and vocabulary. writing. Able to use reading Read and write and writing to independently explore new concepts.

�In order to give parents and teachers a better idea of a students’ language progress, we used the following Continuum to better explain a child’s language acquisition progress.

Summer Learning Loss �We all look forward to summer, but this break from learning may result in the loss of critical academic skills – which could have a lasting impact on your child’s educational development. This regression is known as “summer learning loss. ”

How Can You Help? Keeping learning fun during the summer months? �Read, read! Learn new things and have fun reading and learning. Keeping your child reading over the summer is one of the best ways to continue learning. Research shows that summer reading can make a significant difference in a student's overall academic achievement, particularly when she begins a new school year in the fall. �www. tumblebooks. com will be available for all to use!

Writing �Write away! Keep writing materials handy such as pencils, paper, and crayons so that your child can practice writing. Encourage her to write letters or post cards to friends and relatives over the summer, to keep a journal, make a summer scrapbook, or to write stories and poems. Ask your child to help you when making shopping lists or copying a recipe.

Math Don’t forget about math – schedule a time each week for your child to practice essential math skills with the multitude of math games online. You can also visit www. mathletics. com to have your child practice math skills.

Things to Remember �Remember: �A child may not move through all stages in one academic year. �For more detailed information about your child’s progress, please meet with your child’s ELL teacher. �A letter will be sent home containing this information with report cards. �Have your child read, write and speak in English over the summer!

Questions?