Welcome ELA DAC Leadership Council ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Welcome! ELA DAC Leadership Council ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Fernando Guidice Director Family Empowerment ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Agenda & Outcomes • • • Welcome ELA Summer Academy Assessment: ACCESS Parent Interactive Activity Resource Tables ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

The DPS ELA Summer Academy Supporting our Student’s Academic Achievement ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Alejandra Estrada ELA Summer Academy Program Manager Sara Hamilton Curriculum Coordinator, Summer Academy ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

What is the ELA Summer Academy? DPS Summer Academy is a four week half-day summer program designed to help students who need extra support developing literacy skills, such as English Learners and students on READ plans. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Does my child qualify? Students in grades kindergarten through 8 th if they have an ACCESS level between 1 and 4. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Does my child qualify? Students in grades kindergarten through 3 rd grade are invited to attend if they are on a READ plan. Students are placed on a READ plan based on assessment results which indicated that they require additional reading support. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

What are the benefits? ü High-quality instruction from excellent teachers ü Engaging curriculum ü Documented gains in English and Spanish literacy ü Student’s learn multiple reading strategies ü Students become more confident readers ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How are teachers selected? All selected teachers are highly qualified and have 2 years or more of experience. In addition, we are hiring teachers who have been trained to support students using the Guided Reading Plus method. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Where will the students attend? • • • Lena Archuleta Barnum Elementary Brown Elementary Castro Elementary Cole Arts & Science Academy Colfax Elementary College View Elementary Ellis Elementary Fairview Elementary Farrell B. Howell Florida Pitt Waller • Goldrick Elementary • • • Greenlee Elementary Holm Elementary Johnson Elementary Trevista at Horrace Mann Maxwell Elementary Mc. Meen Elementary Montclair Elementary Place Bridge Stedman Elementary Whittier (Middle school) ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

What school will my student attend? • Students are assigned to the Summer Academy site closest to their home address. Students whose home address is more than one mile away from the nearest Summer Academy site are eligible for transportation. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How do I apply? Option 1: • You will receive an application from your school if your child meets the criteria for admission. • Fill out the application • Give it to your school secretary ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How do I apply? Option 2: • You can access the application through the DPS website. • Download and fill out the application. • Send a scanned copy to the DPS Summer Academy email; or • Send via postal mail to 1860 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

What is the application deadline? • Applications must be turned in by March 18, 2016 Late applications will not qualify for transportation. Late = ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

More information… • Your school’s Office Manager • The Summer Academy Hotline (720)423 -3629 • Email at: DPSSummer. Academy@dpsk 12. org ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Resource Table • Please visit Alejandra Estrada at the Summer Academy Resource table immediately after the DAC. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

ACCESS for ELs Rochanda Jackson, Ed. M. , MPA Manager of Assessment Administration Department of Accountability, Research & Evaluation ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Who takes the ACCESS test? All DPS students in grades kindergarten through 12 th grade who are identified as English language learners. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

What does the ACCESS test measure? English proficiency in four domains: Reading Writing Listening Speaking ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

When are student’s tested? January 11 th ACCESS Window Opens February 12 th ACCESS Window Closes ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How are students tested? The ACCESS test will be administered using paper and pencil this Spring. Next year, Denver expects to shift to an online version of the test. 2015 -2016 -2017 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Why are English Learners tested? § Classification: Informs student Redesignation decisions § Instruction: Gives teachers information they can use to support instruction and learning for students ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Why are English Learners tested? § Accountability: Gives the District information that allows them to evaluate their ESL/bilingual program § Parent & Student Engagement: Helps families understand the current level of a student’s English proficiency ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How do these results affect my student? ACCESS data along with an additional body of evidence is used to determine if a student is ready to be redesignated from the ELA program. Students must score a level 5 or above overall and a level 5 or above on literacy (reading + writing). ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

When are student results received? Mid-May Families receive ACCESS results Fall, 2016 Families receive Growth Report ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How do I read the report? ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

What do the levels mean? ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How do schools use this information? ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

How do schools use this information? • Describes a student’s progress over time to acquire English language proficiency from her own starting point. – School leaders know what percentage of their ELs is on track/off track to acquire English proficiency over time. – School leaders and teachers can use this data to inform instructional planning and intervention decisions. – Students and families can be engaged goal setting. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Can I see this in Parent Portal? ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Can I see this in Parent Portal? ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Can I see this in Parent Portal? ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Can I see this in Parent Portal? ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Special Topics: Summer Academy Alejandra Estrada and Sara Hamilton will be available at our Summer Academy Resource Table to answer additional questions. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Special Topics: ACCESS Rochanda Jackson, Manager of Assessment Administration from the Accountability, Research and Evaluation (ARE) Department, will be available to answer parent questions on the ACCESS assessment. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Questions… ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Family Constituency ARE: ACCESS Assessment Parent Portal Special Education PAC Support Summer Academy Center for Family Opportunity Resource Tables: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Resource Table Guide Special Education General information on Special Education programs, services, and assessment. Center for Family Opportunity Learn about ESL and technology classes offered in the district. PAC Support Learn how to start and grow a PAC at your school. Resource table for family liaisons. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Resource Table Guide Summer Academy Get more information on the ELA Summer Academy application process. ARE: ACCESS Learn more about the ACCESS assessment. Parent Portal Information on setting up an account and seeing report cards and test scores. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Next Steps… February 9, 2016 Superintendent Parent Forum Rigor & Readiness DAC Leadership Hour Reading Report Cards Understanding English Language Proficiency Standards ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION