Nuts and Bolts English Language Acquisition http www

Nuts and Bolts: English Language Acquisition http: //www. ade. state. az. us/asd/lep/ 11/01/07 Created by Arizona Department of Education: Office of English Language Acquisition Services ADE ~ OELAS

What is ELD? 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 2

ELD Components Phonology: Speech, sounds Morphology: Semantics: Meaning of words or sentences Parts of words, verb tenses Vocabulary Pragmatics How you use language Syntax: Grammar, sentence structure, language rules Lexicon: Collection of words you know 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 3

Phonology Not connected to print Studies the SOUND patterns of a specific language Phonology describes the way sounds function within a given language or across languages An important part of phonology is studying which sounds are distinctive units within a language - in English, for example, /b/ and /d/ are distinctive units of sound a. Bove v. a Dove 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 4

Morphology Parts of words; adding affixes to change base words Verb tenses Word families: addend additive add addendum adding added addition 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 5

Syntax Focuses on the form of language not meaning The rules that govern the structure of sentences Algorithm of language Horizontal flow L R Sentences are like a train that has to be in specific order I like fluffy kittens. NOT Fuffy kittens I like. 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 6

Lexicon • The collection of words you know • Lexicon organizes the mental vocabulary in a speaker's mind • Word list, dictionary, glossary blackberry outback davenport 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 7

Semantics The study of meaning in a language Lexicon + Semantics = Vocabulary ~ a pull-down menu I like fluffy kittens. kitties love adore cats felines 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 8

Pragmatics The decoding of meaning in language and involves three major communication skills: 1. Using language for different purposes, such as – – – 11/01/07 greeting (e. g. , hello, goodbye) informing (e. g. , I'm going to get a cookie) demanding (e. g. , Give me a cookie) promising (e. g. , I'm going to get you a cookie) requesting (e. g. , I would like a cookie, please) ADE ~ OELAS 9

Pragmatics 2. Changing language according to the needs of a listener or situation, such as – talking differently in a classroom with students than with adults in the teacher’s lounge – use of appropriate intonation – giving background information to an unfamiliar listener – speaking differently in a classroom than on a playground 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 10

Pragmatics 3. Following rules for conversations and storytelling, such as – taking turns in conversation – introducing topics of conversation – staying on topic – rephrasing when misunderstood – how to use verbal and nonverbal signals 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 11

ELD and Content The lesson objective is ELD. “Classroom materials used in an ELD class may reflect content from a variety of academic disciplines. Classroom materials must be appropriate for the students’ level of English language proficiency. Selection of content materials must be based on the materials’ effectiveness in facilitating and promoting the specific English language objective(s) of the class. Such materials must predominantly feature specific language constructions that align with the English language objectives based on the ELL Proficiency Standards and the DSI” (SEI Models, September 13, 2007) 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 12

ELD and Content The lesson objective is ELD “is distinguished from other types of instruction, e. g. , math, science, or social science, in that the content of ELD emphasizes the English language itself. ” (SEI Models of the Arizona English Language Learner Task Force, June 15, 2007) ELD is not a math, science or social studies lesson. Content from academic subjects are the vehicles to help achieve the goal of developing English language. 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 13

ELD is the driver Academic content is the vehicle 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 14

Feedback Questions or clarifications about the previous portion of the presentation 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 15

How do I comply with the law? 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 16

LEA Requirements Each LEA governing board shall select Task Force approved model(s) on a school by school basis Implement all model components (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 02 A) (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 02) Identify PHLOTES Assess English proficiency of PHLOTES (A. R. S. § 15 -756) 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 17

LEA Requirements Place ELL students in English language classroom Reassess ELL students at least annually at the end of the year Reassess proficient ELL students for two (2) years Submit annual report to ADE (A. R. S. § 15 -752) (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 05) (A. R. S. § 15 -756) (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 10) District Superintendent or charter operator must sign attestation of alignment of materials to state standards 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 18

Primary Responsibility • The primary responsibility of administrators is classroom configuration based on grouping by language proficiency and grade • The primary responsibility of teachers is ELD, as defined by the model(s) and structured by the DSI 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 19

How Will This Help My School? Students’ proficiency will enable schools to achieve better results on: • AYP • AMAO • AZLEARNS 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 20

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How will we pay for this? 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 22

SEI Funding Provides funding to districts/schools/charters LEAs submit requests for incremental costs of the model(s) offset by existing funding ADE forwards requests to the Legislature for funding 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 23

Incremental Costs …are for implementing SEI program models “Costs that are associated with a structured English immersion program…that are in addition to the normal costs of conducting programs for English proficient students” (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 01 L 2) Authorized costs are limited to elements required to implement the models 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 24

SEI Incremental Cost Budget Request Based on DRAFT request Requests for incremental funding ADE Sample Incremental Cost Budget Worksheet Established Data Spreadsheet SEI Incremental Cost Budget Worksheet How-To Walk-Thru Incremental cost requests submitted to Legislature 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 25

SEI Incremental Cost Budget Request Based on DRAFT request “The maximum amount of the budget request shall be the incremental costs of the model selected offset by the following monies: ” (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 01 -I 1 -5) % of Title I (Federal) % of Title II-A (Federal) Title III (Federal) % of Impact Aid (Federal) % of Desegregation Funding (State and Local) ELL “Group B Weight” (State and Local) 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 26

Alternate model proposals School Districts Proposed Programs A. R. S. § 15 -756. 02 Allows school districts to submit proposed SEI program(s) to the Task Force for approval. The Task Force has not yet established the process for their review of proposed programs. 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 27

Proposed Program(s) Must meet all legal requirements: Children taught in English using English materials “Children shall be placed in English language classrooms” ELL students shall be educated through SEI (A. R. S. § 15 -751, 15 -752) (A. R. S. § 15 -752) (A. R. S. § 15 -752) The period of SEI instruction is temporary and not normally intended to exceed one (1) year (A. R. S. § 15 -752) 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 28

Proposed Program(s) cont. Must meet all legal requirements: Students with the same degree of fluency may be grouped Once ELL students have achieved English language fluency they shall be transferred to an English language mainstream classroom Students in their first year classified as an ELL student shall receive four (4) hours of ELD daily (A. R. S. § 15 -752) (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 01) 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 29

Proposed Program(s) cont. Must meet all legal requirements: • Entry and exit from the SEI program is based on AZELLA score • SEI Model(s) shall be research based • SEI Model(s) shall be cost effective • School districts shall provide supporting documentation of the expected outcomes of the program(s) (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 01) (A. R. S. § 15 -756. 02 B) 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 30

What’s ahead? 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 31

Round 2 Training (draft) Who: Duration: – – What: – – – – – 11/01/07 SEI Teachers ELL Coordinators School/District Administration School Board Members 3 days History – Legal Aspects Use of assessments in the classroom ELL Proficiency Standards SEI Models ELD Discrete Skills Inventory Language Ability Based Grouping Scheduling Development of School and District Action Plans FAQs ADE ~ OELAS 32

Round 3 Training: On Demand Who: (draft) Duration: – – – SEI Teachers ELL Coordinators School/District Administration School Board Members On Demand What are your needs? – – – – History – Legal Aspects Use of assessments in the classroom ELL Proficiency Standards SEI Models Discrete Skills Inventory Language Ability Based Grouping Scheduling Development of School and District Action Plans Data SAIS SEI Incremental Cost Budget Request Targeted Technical Assistance FAQs ADE ~ OELAS What: 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 33

Round 4 Training: Follow-Up (draft) Who: Duration: – SEI Teachers 2 days – ELL Coordinators – School/District Administration – School Board Members What: – New Information – Re-Teaching – Best Practices which are emerging – Use of assessments in the classroom – ELL Proficiency Standards – SEI Models – Discrete Skills Inventory – Language Ability Based Grouping – Scheduling – Development of School and District Action Plans – SEI Incremental Budget Request – FAQs 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 34

Round 5 Training: Culmination Review (draft) Who: Duration: – SEI Teachers 2 -3 days – ELL Coordinators – School/District Administration – School Board Members What: – New Information – Re-Teaching – Best Practices – Use of assessments in the classroom – ELL Proficiency Standards – SEI Models – Discrete Skills Inventory – Language Ability Based Grouping – Scheduling – Development of School and District Action Plans – SEI Incremental Cost Budget Request – FAQs 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 35

Summer Institute (draft) Who: Duration: – SEI Teachers 5 days – ELL Coordinators – School/District Administration – School Board Members What: – Focused training sessions – Specialized institute for language development 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 36

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Ongoing Information http: //www. ade. az. gov FAQs (coming soon) Upcoming training information Legal documents Monitoring information SEI Endorsement information 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 38

Helpful Links ELDQuestions@azed. gov Arizona English Language Learners Task Force http: //www. ade. az. gov/ELLTask. Force/ Office of English Language Acquisition Services http: //www. ade. az. gov/asd/lep/ English Language Acquisition terms http: //www. ncela. gwu. edu/expert/glossary. html#E 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 39

Contact Information Kelt. Cooper@azed. gov (602) 364 -1722 Leann. Gilbreath@azed. gov (602) 364 -1694 John. Stollar@azed. gov (602) 364 -1955 Patty Hardy (ADE - Highly Qualified) Patty. Hardy@azed. gov (602) 542 -3626 Barbara Dillard (Harcourt – AZELLA) Barbara. Dillard@Harcourt. com (1 -800 -8305 ext. 5645) 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 40

Thank You! 11/01/07 ADE ~ OELAS 41