1. Belvedere Elementary School
Improving English Language Learner’s Academic Language
RESOURCES
1. Jim Cumins-”Empowering English Language Learners”
http://vidego.multicastmedia.com/player.php?
video_uuid=r8pejw72&v=r8pejw72&aid=320619&preview=true
2. Dr. Scarcela UCI “Academic Language and English Language Learners”
http://www.colorincolorado.org/webcasts/academiclanguage/
1-16:58
Guided Listening
http://www.slideshare.net/guest62365fc/guided-listening
Student Data
How we know our students’ academic learning needs
What specific areas show need?
Teacher Data
What are areas for professional growth with individual teachers?
What professional learning opportunities have they already had?
Assessment
How will we measure ongoing progress in writing?
How will teachers be accountable to implementing strategies learned in our workshops?
For Session #1
Bring 2 ELL student writing samples- #1 on or above level sample and #2 a below level
sample
Bring examples of rubrics, writing assessment tools to share with the team
What are individual teaching goals for improving individual student writing? (We will set
these at our first meeting)
Choose active precise verbs
