Piscataway High School

ELL PROFILE DOC

Basic Info 9.1.2021

As we settle into our new normal, I just wanted to provide some basic background info. regarding the ELLs you may have in your classes.  

1. How do I know if I have an ELL student in my class?
   • In Genesis the student, in the same location that you see IEP and other icons,  you will see a green speaking bubble.  If you do not see any icons next to your student names (here is a 45 second tutorial), you can turn this feature on by going into set-up, edit preferences, and under students select yes to the display statements. 
   • In your roster, if you hover over the green bubble it will tell you how long they have been in the program.
2. How do I know my ELLs English proficiency?
   • If you check their current schedule, you will see an ESL class.  We have levels 1-5.
   • Here is a graphic that has simple descriptions of what your ELLs "Can Do" 
     
     

We also have a handful of ELLs that have refused services (yes, that is a legal option).  Families that have refused services are still identified as ELLs, but are not in ESL classes. 

1. How can I get help? Please reach out to their assigned ESL teacher or me.  We be happy to assist. 
2. ESL assignments
   • ESL 1-Nicole Ramcharran
   • ESL 2-Natalia Cabinda
   • ESL 3-Natalia Cabinda
   • ESL 4-Alexandra Dobromilsky
   • ESL 5-Alexandra Dobromilsky
3. Content support assignments
   • Algebra courses-Heather Seeney
   • Geometry-Heather Seeney
   • World Cultures-Nicole Ramcharran
   • US 1-Nicole Ramcharran
   • Biology and Physical Science-Heather Seeney

Fun Facts

• The acronym ELL refers to English Language Learner and refers to the student
• The Acronym ESL refers to English as a Second Language and refers to the instructional program

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