Systematic Structures that Support English Language Learners Structure

Systematic Structures that Support English Language Learners Structure is as important as Strategy for ELL Success. The marble(s) represents ___________to you.

Spring Woods High School Systematic Structures that Support English Language Learners Candice Ayala Facebook Group: Be Wise ESL Consortium Twitter: @Be. Wise. ESL Email: Candice. Ayala@Spring. Branch. ISD. com

Background and Demographics African American: 5. 7% Asian: 2% Hispanic: 81. 7% White: 9. 6% Free and Reduced Lunch: 87% Average IRLA 9 th Grade Reading Level: 5 th Grade

Case for Change Initial Mindset ❖ Long Term ELLS ❖ The Newcomers ❖ Stagnant scores especially in 9 th grade & amongst LEP students ❖ Flat data ❖ Inconsistent Feeder School Progress ❖ Industrial model of classroom, not serving today’s student and community needs

Design Thinking Model: 2017

Influences on Student Achievement

PLC Cohorts for ELLS Micro-School ● 75 freshman students ● Designed to be representative of the freshman class ● Long-Term ELLS ● World Geography, Biology, and English Newcomer PLC ● ALL Beginner /Intermediate ELLs ● World Geography, English, and Reading

Structure Student Discourse Strong PLC The Model Problem. Solving Learning Culture

Structure & Planning • Staffing • Opportunity Culture • Master Schedule • Plan to PLAN Structure is as Important as Strategies. It allows space for the right things to happen. Structure Collective teacher efficacy 1. 57

Opportunity Culture Structure Teacher estimates of achievement 1. 62

Micro School Schedule Structure

Mastery Grading NO EVIDENCE OF LEARNING 0 The student doesn’t exhibit any evidence of learning. DEVELOPING 70 The student has a basic understanding of vocabulary and concepts. PROFICIENT 90 The student is able to demonstrate grade level appropriate understanding of all concepts ADVANCED 100 The student demonstrates above grade level understanding of all concepts Self-reported grades 1. 33 Structure

Make Connections Graduate Aims Culminating Activities Pace Slow Down to Go Fast Problem-Solving Learning Short Term Gains: Speaking & Listening Be Interesting & Fun Flexibility Problem solving teaching 0. 68 / Comprehensive instructional 0. 72

Cross-Curricular Planning Micro-School Interdisciplinary PBL: Zombies Problem-Solving Learning Cells Landforms Plot Viruses Weather/Climate Character Taxonomy Urban vs Rural Conflict Kingdoms Types of Regions Symbolism Biomolecules Cognitive task analysis 1. 29 Imagery

● Song of the Month ● De-Mystify the Process ● Plug Kids into the School Community ● What the ELL? ● Community Gallery Walks ● The Latina Moms Network Parental Involvement 0. 50 Culture 3 Cs of Culture Building 1. Consistency 2. Collaboration 3. Community

Parental Involvement 0. 50

THE PLC Data Points • IRLA (Independent Reading Level Assessment) • Mastery Connect • Benchmarks Strong PLC Collective teacher efficacy 1. 57

Wong Fillmore's (1991) model of second-language learning identified three motivational components that contribute to student progress: interest from the learners, proficient speakers who support and interact with the learners, and an environment that supports relationships between learners and proficient speakers. Students may not wish to participate if the teacher expects them simply to recite low-level knowledge or if the teacher sets low expectations for the students. Clarity, wait time, higher order thinking, and higher expectations are factors that influence the quality of teacher interactions with all students Authentic Student Discourse is Critical Authentic Learning Experiences that are documented through a Culminating Projects Problem solving teaching 0. 68 Social Language (BICS) applied in a highly Academic Setting

Success/Celebrations - EOC English

Success/Celebrations - EOC Biology

Key Take Aways ● ● Structure Student Discourse Strong PLC Problem. Solving Learning Culture ● ● Structures are as Important as Strategies Cross Curricular Learning Accelerates Language Development Make Connections Connect with the Wider School Community Plan to Plan Slow Down to Go Fast Authentic Student Discourse happens everyday for every student SWHS Structures Staffing: Opportunity Culture Literacy: IRLA & American Reading Company Mastery Grading: Mastery Connect Collaboration: PLC

Spring Woods High School Systematic Structures that Support English Language Learners Facebook Group: Be Wise ESL Consortium Twitter: @Be. Wise. ESL Email: Candice. Ayala@Spring. Branch. ISD. com