For information contact your child's school office
or Special Programs at 425-204-2282.
Renton School District provides a Family
Involvement Hotline for Spanish-speaking families. Families
are encouraged to call and leave their messages regarding
school issues or concerns. The interpreter is available
to return calls on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m. The number to call is 425-204-2299.
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WHAT IS ELL?
English Language Learners (ELL), also referred to as English as a Second Language (ESL), is a program in the Renton School District that addresses
the needs of students who do not speak English as their native
language. It is designed to develop the students' English proficiency,
providing them with both the skills and confidence they need to
participate fully in school and the community.
Researched-based
instruction is used,
which emphasizes listening and speaking skills first; then reading
and writing skills. Our ELL/ESL teachers and paraprofessionals work
in collaboration with the classroom teachers to effectively teach ELL/ESL students.
Elementary ELL/ESL students participate
in mainstream classes as well as scheduled ELL/ESL instruction based
on each student's proficiency level and grade level. Small group
instruction is provided by the ESL teacher or paraprofessional
and is designed to develop listening, speaking, writing and reading
skills in English.
The secondary level ELL/ESL program is designed
to provide ELL/ESL students focused English language development while
they are taking the regular curriculum in English.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR ELL/ESL
How do I know if my student
will be eligible for the ELL/ESL program?
Through state approved language
proficiency testing. Based on these test results, you will
be notified whether they will qualify for ELL/ESL.
What test will my child take?
The Washington Language Proficiency
Placement test (WLPT-II). Students scoring within the limited
proficiency levels will
be eligible for ELL/ESL services
How long will my child be in
ELL/ESL?
Students remain in the ELL/ESL program
until they have mastered the skills needed to pass the annual
Washington Language Proficiency Test (WLPTII) OR the Washington
Assessment of Student Learning (WASL).
STUDENT ENROLLMENT IN THE ELL/ESL PROGRAM
Your student must be registered at school
before registering for ELL/ESL services.
School Registration Packet
All new families are given a packet
of information about their student's school with forms that the
school needs you to complete and return to them. These forms provide
emergency contact, immunization, home language and other important
information about your student.
Home Language Survey
As part of all students' registration,
families fill out this form which indicates a language other
than English is spoken by the student. Parents also
fill out an ELL/ESL Referral Form at this time.
Testing
Students are given a test to determine
their English skills, the Washington Language Proficiency Placement
Test (WLPT-II).
Notification
If the student qualifies for ELL/ESL Services,
a letter will be sent home to parents.
DID YOU KNOW ?
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More than 13% of the students in the
Renton School District speak a language other than English.
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There are at least 75 home languages
or dialects represented in the Renton School District.
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The number of ELL/ESL students served in
the Renton School District has increased by over 51% since
2000.
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Many useful school forms are available
in the top five languages.
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There are ELL/ESL classes for adults available
at the Renton Technical College.
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Parents and families are important to
every student's learning and can have a positive effect on
a child's academic achievement.
PARENT AND STUDENT RESOURCES
Websites:
These websites and links are listed as possible resources for your use but are organizations outside of the Renton School District site and therefore are not endorsed by the District. Every effort to give accurate and up to date information has been made. However, it is your responsibility to view the contents of any web page referenced from this list for content appropriateness. You are also subject to each individual site's privacy policy.
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http://www.readingrockets.org/ The Reading Rockets project is comprised of PBS television programs, available on videotape and DVD and online services
Bilingual Books:
