The New York State ESL Learning Standards

      Standard 1: English for information and understanding refers to the competencies and knowledge

      of English that students must obtain in order to communicate effectively in social and academic settings.

      Standard 2:  English for literary response, enjoyment, and expression requires that students develop the

      knowledge and skills in English to read and understand rich literature that ranges from classical to

      contemporary, and includes works representing a variety of cultures.

      Standard 3:  English for critical analysis and evaluation develops students’ abilities to read, write, listen

      and speak in English to analyze and evaluate complex  texts and issues.

      Standard 4:  English for social and classroom interaction outlines strategies, both in and out of school,

      that LEP/ELLs must master to communicate effectively in English.

      Standard 5:  English for cross-cultural knowledge and understanding articulates the components of

      acquiring a “second culture” in both social and academic contexts.

Welcome to Shenendehowa ESL!

New York State LEP Identification Process

The Four Stages of Second Language Acquisition

What Affects English Language Learning?/The Silent Period

Helping LEP Students Adjust to the Classroom

Recommended Classroom Strategies for Teachers Working with ELLs

Challenges in Content Area Learning for ELLS: Reading

Challenges in Content Area Learning for ELLS: Mathematics

Challenges in Content Area Learning for ELLS: Science

Challenges in Content Area Learning for ELLS: Social Studies

Culture in the Classroom

Testing Accommodations

Ten Ways Parents Can Promote Language Learning at Home

The Dos & Don’ts of Working with an Interpreter

Common Questions and Answers concerning ESL

ESL acronyms

Helpful Websites and Shenendehowa ESL teacher contact info

PowerPoint Presentation