pathways to graduation for english language learners council of the great city schools annual...
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Pathways to Graduation for English Language Learners
Council of the Great City Schools Annual ConferenceOctober 27, 2011
Teresa Walter – Director, Office of Language Acquisition San Diego Unified School District
Graduation Requirements for ELs District Requirements: same
Career Ready & College Prepared College Entrance (UC/CSU) “a-g” Core Courses & Electives
State of California Requirements: same California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
UC/CSU Entrance Requirements
“A – G” Requirements
The University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) require completion of "A - G" subject courses for admission.
A. History/Government 2 Years B. English 9 – 12 4 YearsC Mathematics 3 Years (4 Years Recommended) D Science 2 Years (3 Years Recommended)E World (Foreign) Language 2 Years (of the same language)
(3 Years Recommended) F Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year (year-long course) G College Preparatory Elective 1 Year
Contributions & StrengthsWhat ELL students bring… Transfer Credits
Primary Language Proficiency = Credit toward World (foreign) Language Requirement
Life Skills & Motivation
Program Placement – Key Criteria…
English Language Proficiency Level
Time Enrolled in (US) School
Grade Level upon Initial Enrollment (Prior Education – Credits)
Teacher Judgment
Initial Program PlacementExample for 9th graders at Early Intermediate Level (Level 2)*
Early Intermediate – Overall Proficiency Level (OPL)
Years of Enrollment
Course Placement Course #
0- 1.7 ESL 3,4 Block 1623, 1624
1.8 – 3.4 ESL 5,6 Block 1625, 1626
3.5 > Eng 1,2 Block 1552L, 1553L
*Refer to EL Placement & Pathways Handout
PathwaysRefer to EL Placement & Pathways Handout
Organized by Initial Program Placement:
ESL 1-2: Beginners (District graduation Credit – English)
ESL 3-4: Early Intermediates (ESL 3-4) (District Graduation Credit – English)
ESL 5-6: Intermediates (District Graduation & College Prep. “a-g”
Credit-English)
Note: ELs at higher language proficiency levels enroll in grade-level English language arts and other content courses with ELL certified teachers
Pathways continued…
Courses and course sequence organized with language demands in mind “Front-load” electives at early levels New Arrival Centers
Meet district graduation and/or college entrance requirements
Option of 5th year
Summer Program
All students succeed…