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English Learner Program (EL)

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Multilingual Program

Students new to the United States who speak a language other than English are taught the English language as participants of the Multilingual Program (ML). These services are available to each student who meets the criteria established by the state.

The Centralia School District is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to every student. The English Language Program is designed to accelerate English acquisition for students whose first language is not English and to further assist them in becoming successful learners in the regular classroom.

 

Our Vision

ML students in Centralia Schools will develop proficiency in English at an academic level, build confidence and skills to function independently in school and community, and embark on a path toward college and/or career while retaining cultural identity and home language.

Our Mission

Language proficiency is the cornerstone of academic success. Our administrators, teachers, educational assistants, parents, and community will work together to provide a comprehensive English Language Development program that:

  • Ensures all ML students have equal access to rigorous core content instruction that prepares them for academic success

  • Ensures all ML students are academically proficient in all State English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards through ongoing progress monitoring and response

  • Recognizes culture as a valuable asset that enables students to become contributing members of a global society

 

Delivery Model

The classroom teacher has the responsibility for the primary, direct instruction of English Language Learner eligible students. English Language Program resources are provided to supplement the ML student's basic educational program. The purpose of this supplemental service is to teach English to non-English speaking students who qualify for services using the State guidelines.

An ML student may be assigned to participate in one or more of the following supports during the school year:

Outside the classroom

Students work with a certificated ML teacher or a trained ML Instructional Assistant away from the regular classroom setting. Usually this occurs for a short period of time each day. Specialized ML materials, including textbooks and online ELD programs, are used to help students learn English. Our ML teachers, in collaboration with the ML Instructional Assistants, plan for the instruction.

Inside the classroom

Different levels of support can be delivered within the classroom setting:

  • Students in a content ML program use a combination of ML materials and regular classroom materials to learn conversational English while simultaneously developing academic skills. The classroom teacher designs lesson accommodations and modifications according to the English language needs of the student.
  • Students who score "Proficient" on the annual assessment (WIDA) are monitored for achievement for at least two more years. These students receive their instruction from the classroom teacher, with weekly monitoring by the ML teacher and/or an ML paraeducator.

Elementary and Middle School Services

In the elementary schools, eligible ML students receive specially designed instruction in English Language Development (ELD).  Some students receive this instruction in pull-out groups, while others use one of two research-based online instructional programs:  Imagine Learning or Lexia.  The students develop skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  In other classrooms, curriculum is used to support learning language and concepts of content areas (math, science, and social studies).
 
In middle school, students receive a similar program, with a specially designed ELD class for students who need it.
 

High School Services

In addition to their regular classes, high school students who qualify for ML may be enrolled in:

  • Beginning ELD    
  • Intermediate ELD    
  • Sheltered English - 9th, 10th & 11th grades

Volunteers

Volunteer opportunities are available in the Centralia MLP at each school level. For more information about volunteer positions related to the ML program, please contact Nicki Hart, ML/Migrant Coordinator, 360-330-7600.
 
Contacts:
 
Dr. Jeff Broome
Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
360-827-6372
 
Nicki Luna
ML/Migrant Coordinator
Language Access Liaison
360-508-9830
 
Isis Albert
ML Teacher for Oakview Elementary 
360-330-7638
 
Jeannine Canini
ML Teacher for Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
360-330-7636
 
Katie Ingles
ML Teacher for Fords Prairie Elementary 
360-330-7633
 
Yadira Hernandez Guzman
ML Teacher for Edison & Washington Elementary 
360-330-7641
 
Iris Craig
ML Teacher for Middle School 
360-330-7619
 
Priska Priest
ML Teacher for High School 
360-330-7605
 
Will Gentry
ML Teacher for Fords Prairie Elementary & High School
360-330-7605