The goal of the Elementary English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) curriculum is to enable the English Language Learner (ELL), who is learning English as a new language, to develop the language skills needed to achieve academically, participate successfully in the school and classroom setting, and adjust socially to the U.S. culture.
The Elementary ESOL curriculum is based on state and district standards for the language and literacy development of English language learners. It is also based on research that supports learning language through academic content. Thus, units of instruction are organized around themes related to reading/language arts, social studies, and science.
Emphasis is placed on developing language in the four skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking, using methods specifically designed for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Students are given opportunities to practice and apply language through interaction with adults and peers, hands-on learning experiences, and activities that promote critical-thinking.
The Division of ESOL/Bilingual Programs developed curricula for all elementary ESOL students. Instructional guides have been developed for kindergarten, first and second grade ESOL students. Curriculum blueprints have been developed for pre-k, and third through fifth grade ESOL students. All instructional guides and curriculum blueprints are organized around standards-based thematic units, which provide guidelines to teachers for planning, instructing, and assessing their students.
Transition Program
The MCPS Transition Program is a three-pronged approach to supporting exited ESOL students as they exit the ESOL Program and no longer receive ESOL services. The goals of the program are: monitoring of the student in non-ESOL classes, providing professional development on effective engagement of English language learners for the faculty and administration of the school, and collaborating with the ESOL teachers to accelerate the language development of ESOL students. There is currently one pilot elementary school transition program at Beall Elementary School. The Transition pilot program provides the school with a Transition Teacher Specialist who works with and monitors the progress of all exited ESOL students and collaborates with the school leadership team to coordinate and provide professional development to faculty and administration.
Description of ESOL Levels ( PDF)
Differentiating Instruction (Elementary) (PDF)
Elementary ESOL Curriculum
Elementary Instructional Models
Scheduling
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