lap - MSD of Wayne Township

MSD OF WAYNE TOWNSHIP
LANGUAGEASSISTANCE
PROGRAM’S
PARENT HANDBOOK
This handbook is for parents of children in the
Language Assistance Program (L.A.P.) of the
Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township.
The following pages give information on how the
program operates and how school personnel assist your
child.
This handbook includes some guidelines and
American customs your children will experience in
school.
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GLOSSARY
BICS
CALP
EL
ELL
ENL
ESL
EWL
FEP
RTI
HLS
ILP
ISTEP+
ISTAR
LAP
LAS
LE1
LE2
LE3
LE4
LE5
LEP
LEX
LPD
OCR
SDAIE
SIOP
WMLS
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
English Learner
English Language Learner
English as a New Language
English as a Second Language
English as a World Language
Fluent English Proficient
Response to Intervention
Home Language Survey
Individual Learning Plan
Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress
Indiana Standards Tool for Alternative Reporting
Language Assistance Program
Language Assessment System
English Proficiency Level 1 Code
English Proficiency Level 2 Code
English Proficiency Level 3 Code
English Proficiency Level 4 Code
English Proficiency Level 5 Code
Limited English Proficient
Student Exit Program Code
Language Parent Denial of LAP Program Code
Office for Civil Rights
Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
Woodcock Muñoz Language Survey
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EL MANUAL DEL DISTRITO
METROPOLITANO ESCOLAR DEL
MUNICIPIO DE WAYNE
PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA EN
IDIOMAS
Este es un manual especial para los padres de
familia con niños en el Programa de Asistencia en
Idiomas (conocido por L.A.P.) en el Distrito
Metropolitano Escolar del Municipio de Wayne.
Contiene detalles importantes sobre el programa
y como trabaja el personal escolar para apoyar a su
hijo/ hija.
También, incluye algunas pautas escolares y describe
algunas costumbres Americanas cuales estudiantes
serán expuestos en la escuela.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE(S)
CONTENTS
1-2
The Purpose
3-4
Table of Contents
5-16
About the L.A.P .Program
17-26
Monitoring/Student Progress
27-36
LAP Forms
37-40
Student Assistance
41-48
School Closings/Calendar/
Important Dates
49-56
Important Information and
Helpful Hints
57-64
LAP Staff, Translators, and
Resources
65-67
Glossary of Terms
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INDICE
GLOSSARY
OF
PAGINAS(S)
CONTENIDO
1-2
El Propósito
3-4
Índice
5-16
Sobre el Programa
17-26
Monitoreo y Seguimiento/
Progreso Estudiantil
27-36
Formularios de LAP
37-40
Asistencia Estudiantil
41-48
Cierres Escolares/Calendario/
Fechas Importantes
49-56
Información Importante y
Consejos
57-64
Personal LAP, Traductores, y
Recursos
65-67
Glosario de Siglas/Términos
TERMS
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WAYNE TOWNSHIP-ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
ABOUT
THE
The Adult Basic Education Program of the Wayne Township School Corporation
offers General Studies (instruction in math, reading, language/writing), GED
preparation, GQE remediation, and English as a Second Language. Pre-GED
testing is available to enrolled students. Instruction is provided FREE of charge and
is available to individuals who are at least sixteen (16) years of age and out of school.
Classes are also open to eligible high school or GED graduates. Interested persons
under 18 must be officially withdrawn from school and must present exit/withdrawal
papers at registration.
Please visit the website for locations and times
(Por favor visite el pagina web para locaciones y
horarios)
http://www.wayne.k12.in.us/abe/
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
(L.A.P.)
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
ESL Standards for Pre-K 12 Students, by TESOL, Inc., 1997.
Phone: 703-836-0774
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tesol.org
This book includes ESL standards that have been framed around three goals
and nine standards. Each standard includes descriptors, sample progress
indicators, and classroom vignettes with discussions. The standards section is
organized into grade level clusters, addressing the goals specific to that grade
range.
O’Malley, J. Michael and Lorraine Valdez Pierce, Authentic Assessment for
English Language Learners; Practical Approaches for Teachers,
Addison-Wesley, 1996.
ISBN:0-201-59151-0
This resource includes eight chapters of useful information surrounding
assessment for ELLS. The book introduces many rubrics and ideas for
assessment in the content areas that may be reproduced for classroom use.
“Programs for English Language Learners: Resource Materials for Planning
and Self-Assessments,” U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil
Rights, November 30, 1999.
Website: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/ell/index.html
Using the SIOP Model: Professional Development Manual for Sheltered
Instruction
Deborah Short, Justine Hudec, and Jana Echevarria – Center for Applied
Linguistics,
4646 40th Street, N.W. Washington DC 20016-1859, 202-362-0700;
www.cal.org
“Helping English Learners Succeed: An Overview of the SIOP Model”
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THE WAYNE TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Language Assistance Program teachers and paraprofessionals test
new language minority students’ who do not have a previous years
LAS Links to determine English proficiency upon enrollment in
school. In addition, LAP teachers talk with classroom teachers of
all language minority students to determine which of these
students need extra help with English to be able to succeed in
school.
WEBSITE RESOURCES
Indiana DOE English Learners Homepage
http://doe.state.in.us/achievement/english-learners
ASKERIC
http://ericir.ed.gov
Just email a question and they will respond within two business days!
U.S. Department of Education free publications
http://www.edpubs.com
Call 1-877-4ED-Pubs to order a catalog of available publications.
LAP teachers help students acquire the English Language with
reading, writing, science, songs, acting out stories, etc. Students
are encouraged to use the needed language for these activities, as
they are ready. LAP teachers also work with the students’
classroom teachers to help students develop basic communication
skills and academic language needed for success in school.
You will receive an LAP progress report for your child at the end
of each nine-week grading period. In the spring of each school
year, every LEP student is tested to check their language progress
and make decisions about whether they need to continue in the
Language Assistance Program.
The Office for Civil Right, U.S. Department of Education
http://www2.ed.gov/about/list/ocr/index.html
“Programs for English Language Learners: Resource Materials for Planning and
Self-Assessments” available from this website.
Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence
http://www.cal.org/crede/pubs
Many great publications and free resources available on this website!
*The book Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners is
available
through this site and in your school’s library.
Mexican Consulate
www.consulmex.sre.gob.mx/indianapolis/
Which school will your elementary child attend?
Each of our schools has language minority students and a LAP
program. Cluster classes are available at all our secondary schools.
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INTERPRETERS/TRANSLATORS AND SOURCES FOR
TRANSLATION
La Plaza
8902 E. 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Phone: (317) 890-3293
Hispanic Education Center
580 E. Stevens Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone: (317) 634-5022
International Bureau of
Translators (Indianapolis)
Phone: (317) 581-0060
Fax: (317) 581-1160
International Center of Indianapolis
Phone: (317) 955-5150
OMS (Oriental Mission Society)
Phone: (317) 885-4920
American Translators Association
(ATA)
Translation Services Directory
www.atanet.org
EL PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA EN IDIOMAS
DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DEL MUNICIPIO DE WAYNE
Los maestros y asistentes del Programa de Asistencia en Idiomas
(LAP) evalúan a los alumnos nuevos identificados como
estudiantes de idiomas minoritarios durante la primera semana de
clases o al momento de inscribirse, para determinar si el alumno
domina bien el inglés de acuerdo al año que pasará a cursar.
Después los maestros de LAP hablan con los maestros de todos los
nuevos alumnos para determinar cuales de esos alumnos necesitan
apoyo adicional con el inglés para tener éxito en la escuela.
Los maestros de LAP ayudan a los alumnos en una variedad de
actividades como: la lectura en grupos, proyectos de escritura,
ciencias, canciones, actuaciones, etc.
Por medio de estas
actividades los alumnos están estimulados a usar el lenguaje
necesario para estas actividades. Los maestros de LAP también
trabajan con otros maestros para sugerir diferentes métodos para
desarrollar las destrezas básicas en comunicación y lenguaje
académico que necesita su hijo/ hija para tener éxito en la escuela.
Usted recibirá un informe de progreso del programa LAP para su
hijo al final de cada periodo de clases de nueve semanas. En la
primavera de cada año escolar, todos los alumnos de LEP son
evaluados para comprobar su progreso en el idioma y para decidir
si necesitan continuar en el programa de L.A.P.
Aquarius Directory of Translators
http://aquarius.net
*** To obtain translation assistance, call the LAP Office at (317) 988-8653.
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¿A cual escuela asistirá su hijo?
Cada escuela en el distrito tiene estudiantes de idiomas
minoritarios y un programa de LAP. Se ofrecen clases agrupadas
en nuestras escuelas secundarias.
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WHO IS AN L.AP. STUDENT?
LAP students, even in the same classroom, are not a
homogeneous group. They may differ in languages, cultural
backgrounds, previous education, and level of English proficiency,
exposure to English outside school, and time in the United States.
LAP students are not remedial students any more than
English-speaking students are remedial in Spanish, French, or
German classes. They need a different approach from students who
understand, speak, read, and write in English.
They are not students of English in the sense that native
English speakers are. English speakers may need to correct minor
errors in usage, refine skills, and learn to appreciate literature on a
higher level. LAP students may still be struggling with some of the
basic features that their English-speaking counterparts internalized
as preschoolers. Examples are plural forms, use of the negative,
word order in questions, and so forth.
LAP students are not foreign-language students, though this is
a much closer definition. The main difference is that they do not
have the luxury of continuing to learn and socialize in their most
comfortable language while they master a new one. They are
required to communicate through the medium of an unfamiliar
language, often before they feel confident in doing so.
LAP students are students who acquired another language
before they were exposed to English. They need to develop both
communicative skills and cognitive academic language proficiency
in English to achieve academically.
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MSD WAYNE TOWNSHIP
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM STAFF INTERPRETERS/TRANSLATORS
Vanessa Gomez
EL Secretary
EDC
Spanish
Tina Holt
Home/School Advisor
EDC
Spanish
Sandy Lenard
Paraprofessional
BDHS
Spanish
Lisa Ayala
Paraprofessional
NGC
Spanish
Marina Veprinski
Teacher
LHC
Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew
William Esquivel
Paraprofessional
LHC
Spanish
Fernando Gomez
Paraprofessional
LHC
Spanish
Jim Pappas
Paraprofessional
CHC
Spanish/Greek
Bruno Figueroa-Rodriguez
Paraprofessional
CHC
Spanish
Beth Cano
Teacher
BPE
Chinese (Mandarin)
Lillian Jones
Paraprofessional
BPE
Spanish
Marjorie Fernandez
Paraprofessional
BPE
Spanish
Pearl Alexander
Paraprofessional
CWE
Spanish
Debbie Navarrete
Paraprofessional
CGE
Spanish
Maria Ortega
Paraprofessional
CGE
Spanish
Jackie Camp
Paraprofessional
GCE
Spanish
Ana Sanchez
Paraprofessional
GCE
Spanish
Andrew Penalva
Paraprofessional
MCE
Spanish
Dora Smith
Paraprofessional
MCE
Spanish
Nivia Saez
Paraprofessional
MWE
Spanish
Millie Hawley
Teacher
NWE
Spanish
Emily Polanco
Teacher
RHE
Spanish
Ivonne Torres
Paraprofessional
RHE
Spanish
Natalia Nefedova
Teacher
ROE
Russian
Veronica Palacio
Paraprofessional
ROE
Spanish
Isis Adames
Teacher
WLE
Spanish
Jennifer McCann
Teacher
WLE
Spanish
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MSD WAYNE TOWNSHIP LAP STAFF 2013-2014
Dr. Lisa Lantrip
Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Denita Harris
EL Coordinator
Mrs. Laura Garcia
EL Home/School Advisor
Ms. Vanessa Gomez
EL Secretary
Office: (317) 988-8635
Office: (317) 988-8628
Office: (317) 988-8672
Office: (317) 988-8653
SCHOOL
TEACHER NAME
PARA NAME
Bridgeport
(317) 988-6200
Beth Cano
Majorie Fernandez
Lillian Jones
Chapel Glen
(317) 988-6500
Teresa Barth
Debbie Martinez
Maria Ortega
Chapelwood
(317) 988-6400
Lori Cranfill
Delisa Williams
Pearl Alexander
Klodiana Dheri
Janice Smither
Garden City
(317) 988-8300
Casie Clark
Amy Loane
Susan Monroe
Tiffany Schafer
Nancy Webster
Antonio Amores
Jackie Camp
Julieta Martinez
Ana Sanchez
Maplewood
(317) 988-6600
Michelle Macy
Diane Akers
Nivia Saez
McClelland
(317) 988-8000
Sherry Kinser
Debby Lentz
Amber Pack
Andrew Penalva
Dora Smith
North Wayne
(317) 988-6100
Millie Hawley
Greta Rohe
Oluremi Alabi
Carolyn Claude
Rosario Estrada
Adam Goodwin
Rhoades
(317) 988-6700
Emily Polanco
Sirlene Flores
Milan Stubblefield
Ivonne Torres
Robey (317) 988-6000
Natalia Nefedova
Diana Balcallo
Stout Field
(317) 988-6800
Matthew Cochran
Laquita Pickett
Camila Ortiz
Westlake
(317) 988-6900
Isis Adames
Paula Eacret
Jennifer McCann
Michelle Flores
Guadalupe Herrera-Segovia
Christina Navarette
Yvette Ray
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
(317) 988-8800
Julia Mays
Bruno Figueroa-Rodriguez
Jim Pappas
Stephanie Woods
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
(317) 988-8100
Marina Veprinski
William Esquivel
Alma Flores
Fernando Gomez
Mofolowake Laleye
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
(317) 988-7500
Mindy Lewis
Lisa Ayala
Marivel Perez
Coral Tsujimoto
Ben Davis High School
(317) 988-7000
Amanda Clayton
Brittney McDuffee
Kathleen Taylor
Sandy Lenard
Michael Smith
Ben Davis University (317) 988-7800
Efila Jzar
Wayne Township Preschool (317) 988-7900
Julia
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Glenda Fojo
¿QUIÉN ES UN ESTUDIANTE del L.A.P.?
Los estudiantes LAP no son un grupo homogéneo. Varían en
los idiomas que hablan, las costumbres culturales que practican, su
nivel de educación, en su conocimiento del idioma inglés, y en la
cantidad de tiempo que llevan en los Estados Unidos.
Los estudiantes LAP no requieren de enseñanza para
alumnos atrasados. Así como los estudiantes de habla inglés no
requieren de enseñanza para alumnos atrasados en las clases de
español, francés, o alemán. Los estudiantes LAP solo necesitan
diferentes métodos de instrucción a los alumnos que entienden,
hablan, leen, y escriben el inglés.
Ellos no son estudiantes del idioma inglés en el sentido que
son los anglohablantes, o sea los que hablan inglés. Aquellos
estudiantes que hablan inglés pueden que solo necesiten corregir
errores pequeños en la comunicación, refinar sus habilidades y
aprender a apreciar la literatura en inglés. Los estudiantes LAP en
cambio, quizá aun estén batallando con ciertos aspectos básicos del
inglés que sus compañeros anglohablantes ya interiorizaron cuando
eran alumnos pre-escolares. Algunos ejemplos incluyen, las formas
plurales, el uso del negativo, el orden de las palabras en preguntas,
etc.
Estudiantes LAP no son estudiantes de lenguas extranjeras,
aunque esta es una definición más correcta que las anteriores. La
diferencia principal es que ellos no tienen el lujo de continuar su
aprendizaje o socializar en su primer idioma mientras aprenden uno
nuevo. Se requiere de que ellos se comuniquen por medio de un
nuevo idioma y, en muchos casos, lo tienen que hacer antes de que
se sientan lo suficientemente cómodos para hacerlo.
Los estudiantes LAP son estudiantes que aprendieron otro
idioma antes de ser expuestos al inglés. Ellos necesitan
desarrollar tanto el habla como los conocimientos académicos en
inglés para sobrevivir y tener un buen rendimiento escolar.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT’S RESPONSIBILITIES TO
EDUCATE LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS
The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township is committed to
providing the opportunity of primary language instruction for all students of
major language groups who can benefit from the Language Assistance
Program. Indiana public schools must follow the requirements of the State’s
“Equal Educational Opportunity Act” (P.L. 218m 1974), which states that:
“It is the public policy of the State of Indiana (a) to provide, furnish, and
make available equal, non-segregated, nondiscriminatory educational
opportunities and facilities for all regardless of race, creed, national
origin, color, or sex.” (IC 20-8.1-2-1)
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INDIANA ACADEMIC CODE
“Students must receive instruction from properly certified, licensed
teachers.” (511AC 6.1-3-1.d)
“Each school corporation shall provide appropriate instruction to limited English
proficient students.” (511 1AC 6.1-5-8)
“Instructional aides must work under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
and should not have the sole responsibility of teaching units of study.” (511 1AC
1-8-7.5)
FEDERAL CASE LAW
The Supreme Court ruling in Lau vs. Nichols established the legal basis for services
to limited English proficient students in the United States (414 U.S. 563, 1974). This
was a class-action suit filed against the San Francisco Unified School District in 1970
for 1,800 Chinese public school students who did not speak English. The Supreme
Court decision ruled that a school system’s denial of the opportunity to learn English
violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It banned discrimination on “grounds of race,
color, or national origin.” According to the Court’s ruling:
“There is no equity of treatment merely by providing students with the same
facilities, textbooks, teachers and curriculum; for students who do not
understand English are effectively foreclosed from any meaningful education.”
The court upheld the 1970 memorandum from the Office for Civil Rights, which
stated that:
“Where inability to speak and understand the English language excludes
national origin minority children from effective participation in the education
program, the school district must take affirmative steps to rectify the language
deficiency in order to open its instructional program to these students.”
Other federal legislation that confers rights for language minority students:
1. Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974
2. Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (P.L. 94-142)
3. Section 504 (Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973.)
4. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
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LAP
STAFF,
INTERPRETERS &
TRANSLATORS,
AND
RESOURCES
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Beginner
(Level 1)
Students
performing at
this level of
English language
proficiency
begin to
demonstrate
receptive or
productive
English skills.
They are able to
respond to some
simple
communication
tasks.
Student
Actions:
 Classifies
pictures
without
verbalizing
logic behind
them
 Makes picture
collages
 Builds picture
dictionary
based on
content
 Points to an
appropriate
response
 Creates a
pictorial
graph/chart
 Uses body
language
Levels of English Proficiency & Corresponding Student Actions
Early
Fluent English
Intermediate
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(Level 4)
(Level 5)
Students
performing at
this level of
English language
proficiency
respond with
increasing ease
to more varied
communication
tasks.
Student
Actions:
All of the above,
and:
 Labels
pictorial
charts with
key
vocabulary or
concepts
 Labels
pictures with
single words
or phrases
 Sequences
events
(time/order)
 Uses invented
spelling
 Utilizes
graphic
organizers
 Accept “yes”
or “no” and
either/or
Students performing at this level of
English language
proficiency tailor
the English
language skills they
have been taught to
meet their
immediate
communication and
learning needs.
They are able to
understand and be
understood in may
basic social
situations (while
exhibiting many
errors of convention) and need support in academic
language.
Student Actions:
All of the above,
and:
 Classifies and
gives reasons in
simple sentences
 Gives simple
explanations
 Describes
event/topic
 Outlines topics
using time
sequence; as
well as main
idea and
supporting
details
 Formulates
questions
 Compares/
contrasts
information
 Conducts simple
interviews
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Students
performing at
this level of
English language
proficiency
combine the
elements of the
English language
in complex,
cognitively
demanding
situations and are
able to use
English as a
means for
learning in other
academic areas,
although some
minor errors of
conventions are
still evident.
Student
Actions:
All of the above,
and:
 Reasoning
expressed
more fluently.
 Expresses
opinions
 Criticizes and
justifies
 Uses
persuasion
 Answers how
and why
questions
 Predicts the
outcome of
events
 Drafts/edits
assignments
Students
performing at
this level of
English language
proficiency
communicate
effectively with
various
audiences on a
wide range of
familiar and new
topics to meet
social and
academic
demands.
Students speak,
understand, read,
write, and
comprehend in
English without
difficulty and
display academic
achievement
comparable to
native English
speaking peers.
In order to attain
the English
proficiency level
of their native
English-speaking
peers, further
linguistic enhancement and
refinement are
necessary.
Student
Actions:
 On par with
native English
speaking
peers
“CONSEJOS”
Favor de ponerse de acuerdo con la escuela para visitar a la
clase de su hijo/hija o acompañarlo(a) para almorzar. Recuerde que
siempre tiene que pasar por la oficina antes de visitar el salón de
clase de su hijo.
Invitamos a todos los padres o guardianes de familia a asistir a
las juntas de la Asociación de los Padres y Maestros (PTO) y a las
conferencias de la Mesa Directiva. Busque en el periódico semanal
información sobre la fecha, el lugar y la hora de estas reuniones.
Invitamos a todos los padres y estudiantes a las dos juntas que
tenemos en la primavera.
 Project F.L.U.E.N.T.
 Voces en Acción
Noche de Familia de LAP, el 19 de septiembre del 2013.
Recibirá mas información después.
Lea con su hijo en inglés y también en su idioma natal. Esto le
ayudará a conservar su cultura y a desarrollar su habilidad en la
lectura para aprender el inglés rápidamente
Asegúrese de buscar en el periódico semanal las fechas de
conferencias escolares y el horario en que los padres pueden visitar
a las escuelas por la tarde. También así se podría informar de los
programas escolares en los cuales su hijo podría participar.
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“HINTS”
Please make arrangements to visit your child’s class or have
lunch with him or her. Always stop at the office before visiting
your child’s classroom.
All parents are encouraged to attend Parent/Teacher
Association (PTA) or Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO)
meetings and School Board meetings. Please watch newsletters
for dates, places and times.
All parents and students are invited to attend our two spring
parent meetings.
 Project F.L.U.E.N.T.
 Voices in Action
LAP Family Night, September 19, 2013. More information
to follow.
Read with your child, not only in English, but also in his or
her first language. This helps pass on your culture and develops
reading skills, which will transfer to English.
Be sure to watch newsletters for school open houses (times
when parents may visit schools in the evenings) and school
programs in which your child may be required to participate.
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Tareas
LAP PROGRAM DESIGN
Pregúntele diariamente a su hijo si tiene tareas. Asegúrese de que
tenga un lugar para hacer sus tareas lejos del ruido de la televisión,
la radio, o estéreo. Aunque el maestro de su hijo no le deje tareas,
es bueno que su hijo lea con usted diariamente. Por favor sepa
que damos la bienvenida y fuertemente animamos a padres a
seguir leyendo o permitir leer en el lenguaje primaria de su niño.
Hable con su hijo todos los días acerca de lo que esta sucediendo
en la escuela.
All of our schools have LEP students and LAP services.
Education Center
Office of Language Assistance Program
WTP
BPE
RHE
SFE
GCE
MCE
NWE
LHC
CWE
CHC
NGC
BDHS
BDU
CGE
ROE
WLE
Inmunizaciones
La ley requiere que todos los alumnos tengan ciertas vacunas o no
podrán asistir a la escuela. El Departamento de Salubridad del
Condado de Marion provee vacunas gratuitas para los niños
menores de dos años. El costo es mínimo por cada niño mayor de
dos años. Clínicas de inmunizaciones administran vacunas en los
centros de salud por toda la ciudad durante diferentes días de la
semana. Para mas información, llame al Marion County Health
Department: (317) 221-2000. También hay una Clínica de
Salubridad Hispana en La Plaza localizada por la 8902 East 38TH
St. Para más información, llame al (317) 890-3293.
Clases para Adultos
Vea el Apéndice para obtener las direcciones y los teléfonos para
las clases de adultos o clases de tarde para aprender ingles en la
ciudad.
Traductores
Quizás se sentiría con mayor seguridad si recibiera ayuda para
comunicarse con la escuela o para leer los materiales que le
mandamos a su hogar. Vea la lista de Traductores en el
Apéndice para obtener ayuda en casos de emergencia o llame a la
oficina LAP al (317) 988-8653 para ayuda adicional. Somos más
que felices proporcionar cualquier apoyo que usted necesita en su
lenguaje.
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Homework
Ask your child daily if he or she has homework. See that there is
a quiet place to do homework away from the television, radio, or
stereo. Even if your child’s teacher usually does not give
homework, it is a good idea for you to read with your child, or
have him/her read to you daily. Please know we welcome and
strongly encourage parents to continue to read or allow reading in
your child’s primary language. Talk with your child each day
about what is happening at school.
LAP STAFF
TEACHERS(s)
PARAPROFESSIONAL(s)
Bridgeport Elementary
1
2
Chapel Glen Elementary
1
2
Chapelwood Elementary
2
3
Garden City Elementary
5
4
Maplewood Elementary
1
2
McClelland Elementary
2
3
North Wayne Elementary
2
4
Rhoades Elementary
1
3
Robey Elementary
1
1
Stout Field Elementary
1
2
Westlake Elementary
3
4
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
1
3
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
1
4
Ben Davis 9th Grade Center
1
3
Adult Classes
Ben Davis High School
3
2
See addresses and phone numbers of adult day or evening
language assistance programs in the city in the next section of this
handbook.
Ben Davis University High School
1
0
Wayne Township Preschool
1
1
Immunizations
The law requires all students to have certain immunizations, or
they cannot attend school. The Marion County Health Department
provides shots free for children under age two. There is a small
fee for children over age two. Immunization clinics are held at
centers throughout the county on different days of the week. For
information call the Marion County Health Department:
(317) 221-2122. A Spanish Health Clinic is available at the La
Plaza, 8902 East 38TH Street. Please phone (317) 890-3293 for
information.
SCHOOL
Translators
You may feel more secure with help communicating with the
school or with reading material sent home from the school.
Contact the LAP Office at (317) 988-8653 for assistance or see the
list of translators in the next section of this handbook for help. We
are more than happy to provide any support you need in your
language
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El Autobús Escolar
Llame al Departamento de Transporte al (317) 988-6375, si
tiene preguntas acerca del horario o del comportamiento de su hijo
en el autobús.
MONITORING
Transporte
El Departamento de Transporte se encargará del transporte de los
alumnos para ir a la escuela.
La Asistencia Escolar
OF
STUDENT
PROGRESS
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Es muy importante que su hijo asista a la escuela diariamente.
Sin embargo, un niño enfermo no debe de asistir a la escuela. Si
su niño se enferma, usted debe llamar a la escuela ese mismo
día antes de las ocho de la mañana para notificar a la escuela por
que su niño estará ausente. Si su hijo viene a la escuela enfermo,
o si se enferma durante el día, alguien de la escuela le llamará para
que usted lleve a su hijo a casa.
Reglas Escolares y de Disciplina
Las reglas escolares han sido hechas para reforzar la seguridad, el
orden, respeto y buen comportamiento, y así, proveer un ambiente
de aprendizaje. Hable con sus hijos acerca de las reglas, ellos
conocen la mayoría de ellas. Si un alumno no acata con las reglas,
primero puede recibir una advertencia. Si la advertencia no
mejora su mal comportamiento, el estudiante puede perder sus
privilegios en la escuela.
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The School Bus
Call the Transportation Department at 988-6375, if you have
questions about bus schedules or your child’s behavior on the bus.
Transportation
The Transportation Department will arrange for students to get to
school.
Attendance
It is very important that your child attend school regularly.
However, sick children should not go to school. If your child is
sick, you must call the school that day by 8:00 A.M, to tell the
school why your child is not in school. If your child comes to
school ill, or gets sick during the day, someone from school will
call you to take your child home.
School Rules and Discipline
School rules are made to encourage the safety, politeness, order,
and respect we need for a good learning environment. Your child
will know most of these rules, so talk to him or her about them.
If children break rules, they may get a warning the first time. If
the warning does not stop the behavior, they may lose privileges.
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Grades and Papers
Children in elementary school will receive grades in all subjects in
which they are capable of achieving. Elementary school teachers
send home papers with the children. Please look at the papers and
read any comments the teacher has written. If the teacher asks you
to do so, sign his or her note, and return it with your child to
school the next school day. This way, the teacher knows you have
seen your child’s work. Younger children sometimes get a
“smiling face” or a sticker on a good paper. Your children will be
happy to show you papers with good grades on them. If you have
any questions for the teacher, call the school to make an
appointment to speak to the teacher. You may wish to have your
child’s Language Assistance Program (LAP) teacher to help with
the teacher conference directly. If so, see your child’s LAP
teacher who will be happy to assist you.
Please be sure to ask your child every day for notes from the
school or the teacher. These are ways to find out important
information about what will be happening at school, before it
happens. Please look daily for notes that you need to sign and
return. You may find a permission note for your child to go on a
class trip or something else important. Of course, do not sign
anything you do not understand. Get some help from a friend,
contact the LAP teacher, or call the LAP office, and we will assist
you by securing an interpreter to be a part of a telephone or school
conference.
Letters from the School or School District
Each school sends home a newsletter regularly. This gives
important information about upcoming events, next week’s lunch
menus, and other school news. If you need help reading the
newsletter, get help from a friend, or see the LAP teacher. Also
refer to the Wayne Township website for information at
www.wayne.k12.in.us.
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
AND
HELPFUL HINTS
Calificaciones y Documentos
Los alumnos recibirán notas en cada materia en las que ellos
pueden ser evaluados. Los maestros de primaria envían cartas y
notas con los niños. Favor de leer la información con los
comentarios del maestro. Si piden su firma en la nota, favor de
enviar la nota firmada el día escolar siguiente. De esta manera, el
maestro se dará cuenta si usted repasó las tareas de su hijo. Los
niños pequeños, muchas veces, recibirán una etiqueta adhesiva
(sticker), o una “carita sonriente” cuando realizan un buen trabajo.
A los niños les encantará mostrarles sus tareas con buenas notas.
Si usted tiene cualquier pregunta para el maestro, haga una cita
para hablar con el directamente. Si le es difícil comunicarse
directamente, puede llamar al maestro de LAP y ella le ayudará a
comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo/a.
Por favor asegurase a preguntarle a su hijo cada día, si ha recibido
alguna nota de la escuela o del maestro. Esto le ayudará obtener
información de eventos escolares con tiempo. Revise diariamente
para notas que necesite firmar y regréselas a la escuela lo antes
posible. Si recibe una nota solicitando permiso para ir a un
paseo escolar o algo importante, favor de devolverla firmada
al siguiente día. Si usted no entiende la información, no firme
el documento. Busque a alguien que sepa inglés que le pueda
ayudar, hable con la maestra de LAP, o llame la oficina de LAP, y
le ayudaremos en asegurar un interprete para ser parte de un
conferencia vía teléfono o en la escuela.
Cartas de la Escuela o del Distrito Escolar
Todas las escuelas envían un boletín cada semana con noticias
escolares, información importante de los eventos escolares y el
menú de almuerzo para la siguiente semana. Si necesita ayuda
para leer las noticias escolares, pídale ayuda a alguien que
entienda inglés, o a la maestra de LAP. También puede conseguir
información en la página Web del Distrito de Wayne:
www.wayne.k12.in.us.
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Conferences
The MSD of Wayne Township wants your child to have a good
year in school and sometimes you may have questions or
concerns. Perhaps, your child may be feeling uncomfortable or
confused about something at school. In these cases, talking to the
teacher is important for you and your child. You may call the
school directly. You may use an interpreter from the list at the end
of this handbook, or you may contact the LAP teacher. Do not
feel that you are bothering the teachers. They will be happy to
assist you. Usually, the teacher can talk to you before or after
school, because he or she cannot leave the classroom. Please
leave a message for the teacher to return your call. The teacher
may suggest that you come to school for a conference to talk about
your concern and ways you can work together to help your child.
In October, our schools schedule conferences with the parents of
every child to talk about goals, subject matter, assessments, and
grades. You will also get a chance to discuss how your child is
doing and ask questions. The teacher will contact you by phone
or letter to schedule a time for you to come to school for your
child’s conference. He or she will try to schedule conferences
around your work schedule. Please remember to go to your
child’s October conference. However, you do not have to wait
until October to address any issues or concerns.
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Conferencias Escolares
El Distrito Escolar del Municipio de Wayne desea que su hijo
tenga un buen año escolar y a veces usted tenga preguntas o
preocupaciones. Quizá, su hijo se sienta incomodo o confundido
acerca de algo en la escuela. En este caso, es importante hablar
con el maestro. Puede llamar directamente a la escuela. Puede
usar un traductor de la lista en este manual o puede usar el maestro
de LAP para ayudarle. No se sienta incomodo o piense que esta
molestando a los maestros. Les dará gusto en ayudarte.
Normalmente, el maestro puede atenderlo antes de o después del
día escolar, ya que los maestros no pueden salir de su clase.
Favor de dejar un mensaje y el maestro le devolverá la llamada.
El maestro puede sugerir que venga a la escuela para tener una
conferencia para hablar del problema y proponer la mejor manera
de trabajar juntos para ayudar a su hijo.
En octubre, nuestras escuelas tienen conferencias con los padres
de cada alumno para hablar de metas, revisar como van en sus
materias, evaluaciones, y calificaciones. Usted puede discutir el
progreso de su hijo y puede hacer preguntas. El maestro se pondrá
en contacto con usted por teléfono o le escribirá una carta para
hacer una cita para la conferencia de su hijo. El o ella intentará
coordinar la conferencia de acuerdo a su horario de trabajo. Por
favor no se le olvide asistir a la conferencia de su hijo en
octubre. Sin embargo no tiene que esperar hasta en octubre para
dirigir cualquier tema o preocupación.
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Language Assessment System (LAS Links)
The Language Assessment System (LAS Links) is the state approved instrument to
measure the annual growth of LEP students in the English language domains of
listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
 The statewide administration must include *:

All limited English proficient (LEP) students in grades K-12, Levels 1-5, and
Denials.
 The test formats include multiple-choice and performance-based questions to
address a wide range of language skills. Test items request information from
subjects such as math, science and technology, and social studies.
 The LAS Links is divided into Grade Bands:
Primary
Early Elementary
Elementary
Middle Grades
High School
K–1
2–3
4–5
6–8
9 – 12
 The LAS Links assessment will be administered annually by Language Assistance
Program (LAP) staff to measure progress.
 The student testing window is from January-February each year.
 Please encourage your students to do their best.
 The results will be used to determine placement in the Language Assistance
Program.
 The results WILL NOT be used to determine grades, ONLY EL SERVICES, and
they do not take the place of ISTEP+.
* Test administration criteria are subject to change by directive of the Department
of Language Minority and Migrant Programs.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the LAP office at
(317) 988-8653.
El 25 de diciembre: Vacaciones de invierno y Navidad (No hay
clases por 2 semanas) Afuera de la escuela, la Navidad es un día de
fiesta cristiana. En la escuela, todos pueden participar en las actividades
Navideñas. En la primaria, los niños hacen regalos en la escuela para
dar a sus padres y decoraciones Navideñas para el árbol de Navidad. En
algunas clases, el niño le regala a otro niño algo no costoso. El maestro
le dirá de cuanto puede ser el costo. Muchos niños le regalan una tarjeta
o algo especial al maestro, aunque no es necesario. A veces las escuelas
celebran con conciertos musicales u otros eventos.
Enero: Cumpleaños del Dr. Martín Luther King (No hay clases)
En la escuela, honramos la memoria de este gran pacifista y activista de
derechos civiles. Observamos este día de fiesta el tercer lunes en enero.
Febrero: El Día de los Grandes Americanos (Great American’s Day
(No hay clases) Este día es observado el tercer lunes de febrero.
Honramos a los presidentes (pasados y presente) y a otros americanos
destacados.
El 14 de febrero: Día de San Valentín (Valentine’s Day)
Este es el día de decir “te amo o te quiero” a alguien muy especial. En
la escuela, los niños hacen o compran tarjetas de “Valentín” para
intercambiar con sus compañeros de clase. Estas tarjetas las puede
comprar a buen precio en las farmacias o tiendas de descuento. Los
niños pueden tener fiestas escolares para celebrar el Día de San
Valentín.
Abril: Vacaciones de la Primavera (No hay clases)
Estas dos semanas de vacaciones son fin de marzo y principios de abril.
Lea el periódico escolar para fechas exactas.
Mayo: Memorial Day - Conmemoración de los Soldado Caídos.
(No hay clases) No tenemos clases el último
lunes de mayo. Los americanos conmemoran a todos aquellos quienes
murieron durante las guerras sirviendo a nuestro país.
El 4 de julio: La Independencia de los Estados Unidos
Esta fecha es durante las vacaciones de verano y es una hermosa fiesta
americana que se celebra con días de campo, desfiles y juegos
artificiales. Lea los periódicos y vea la televisión para saber en donde
será la celebración para que su familia pueda asistir.
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December 25: Christmas or Winter Break (No School for 2 Weeks)
Outside school, this is a Christian holiday. In school, everyone may
participate in activities for Christmas. At the elementary level children
might make presents in school to give to their parents. They make
decorations for Christmas trees. In some classes, children may or
exchange a present for one other child. The present must be
inexpensive. The teacher says how much it can cost. Many children get
a card or a small present for their teacher, but this is not necessary.
Often times schools will celebrate with musical concerts or other events.
Evaluación Anual de Progreso en Competencia del Idioma Inglés
Language Assessment Scale (LAS Links)
El examen “Language Assessment System (LAS Links)” es el instrumento que se
utilizará para medir el progreso anual de estudiantes que tienen una competencia limitada
en el idioma inglés (conocidos por las siglas LEP) aprobado por el estado . Las
habilidades evaluadas incluyen escuchar, hablar, leer, escribir, y comprensión.


January: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday (No School)
At school, we honor the memory of this great civil rights leader and
peacemaker. We reserve the third Monday in January to observe this
holiday.

February: Great Americans’ Day (No School)
This day (sometimes called Great Americans’ Day) is observed on the
third Monday in February. We honor presidents (past and present) and
other great Americans.

February 14: Valentine’s Day
This is a day to say, “I love you” to special people. In elementary
school, children may make or buy Valentine cards to send to each child
in class. Valentine cards are very inexpensive at drug and discount
stores. Children may have parties at school to celebrate Valentine’s
Day.
April: Spring Recess
We usually schedule this two-week vacation around the last week of
March and the first week in April. Watch newsletters for dates.
May: Memorial Day (No School)
We have no school on the last Monday in May. Americans remember
all those who have died during wars in the service of our country.
July 4: American Independence Day
This happens during summer vacation, but it is a wonderful American
holiday with picnics, parades, and fireworks. Watch newspapers and
television for celebrations your family may enjoy attending.
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La evaluación se administra en todo el estado e incluye a los siguientes estudiantes*:
Todos los estudiantes LEP en los grados K-12, Niveles 1-5, y estudiantes con
negación de servicios
Los formatos del examen incluyen preguntas de opción múltiple y preguntas de
respuestas construidas para evaluar una amplia gama de habilidades de lenguaje y
lingüística. Las preguntas pueden ser de varias áreas como ser las matemáticas,
ciencias y tecnología y ciencias sociales.
LAS Links esta dividido en Bandas de Grado/Años Escolares:
Primary/ Pre-Primaria
Early Elementary/ Primaria Temprana
Elementary/ Primaria
Middle Grades/ Secundaria
High School/ Preparatoria

K–1
2–3
4–5
6–8
9 – 12
El LAS Links se administrará anualmente por personal de LAP para medir el
progreso del estudiante.

Las evaluaciones tomarán lugar entre enero- febrero, cada año.

Por favor anime a su estudiante a hacer su mejor esfuerzo en el examen.

Los resultados se utilizarán para determinar el coloca miento de su estudiante en
servicios de LAP.

Los resultados NO SERÁN utilizados para determinar las calificaciones de su
estudiante, NOMAS PARA SERVICIOS, y no remplazaran la necesidad de tomar el
examen estandarizado estatal conocido como ISTEP+.
* El criterio para la administración de la evaluación está sujeta a cambios por
directiva del Departamento de Programas Para Minorías de Lenguaje y
Emigrantes.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o comentario, comuníquese con las Oficinas de LAP al
(317) 988-8653.
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STANDARDIZED ASSESSMENT
OF
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) STUDENTS
Annual Spring ISTEP+ Administration:

LEP students will participate in ISTEP+. Currently, there is not an approved
alternative assessment for LEP students.

An agreement with the US DOE allows accommodations for ISTEP
administration for LEP students. Expanded accommodations for eligible LEP
students include:


Word to word dictionaries (if the student is literate in his/her native language)
Reading of approved test items to the students by the teacher

Level 5 students or Fluent English Proficient (FEP) students are not eligible for
testing accommodations.

The chart below is a summary of LEP student accommodations for ISTEP.
LEP Student Accommodations
(Students Levels 1-4)
Extended time
Small group test administration
Test administration by a familiar teacher (e.g., an ESL teacher)
Word to Word dictionaries (if student is literate in his/her primary language)
Reading of test directions to the student by the teacher

If you have any questions regarding your student’s eligibility for testing
accommodations, please contact your child’s school.
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Las Cancelaciones Escolares
Algunas veces la escuelas permanecerá cerradas a causa del tiempo
inclemente. También podrían empezar tarde o terminar temprano a causa
de hielo en los caminos o temperaturas extremas. Si el tiempo esta muy
malo, escuche diariamente por las mañanas las estaciones de radio WIBC
-AM 1070 o WZPL-FM 99.5. También, puede ver la televisión en los
canales 4, 6, 8, 13 o 59 para recibir avisos de cancelaciones escolares.
Escuche y vea si anuncian a:
 Metroplitan School District of Wayne Township Schools
 Favor de no llamar a la escuela.
 Usted también puede solicitar alarmas de texto en su teléfono
celular de radio y sitios Web de televisión.
 Usted también puede recibir un mensaje automatizado del
superintendente. Por favor escuche al mensaje entero.
Calendario Escolar
El MSD del Municipio Wayne está en un calendario equilibrado. No hay
clases en los días festivos de los Estados Unidos. En agosto, o cuando
matriculó a su higo, recibió una copia del calendario escolar de este año.
Favor de colocarlo donde lo pueda ver todos los días.
Días Festivos y Fiestas
Reconocemos muchos días especiales durante el año escolar. Favor de
leer el periódico semanal para las fechas de las vacaciones y los días
festivos.
Septiembre: Día de Trabajo (Labor Day - La escuela está cerrada)
Este día de fiesta legal se observa en los Estados Unidos en honor de los
trabajadores. Siempre se celebra el primer lunes de septiembre.
Octubre: Halloween (Día de los Muertos)
Vacaciones de Otoño (2 semanas)
Noviembre: (Thanksgiving) El Día de Acción de Gracias
En este día de fiesta, los americanos recuerdan cuando los Peregrinos
vinieron a América, porque el gobierno de Inglaterra no les permitía
celebrar sus creencias religiosas como ellos deseaban. En la escuela los
niños dibujan a los Peregrinos y a los Indios Americanos. Algunas
veces hacen una obra teatral acerca del Primer Día de Dar Gracias y
saborean los platillos especiales en la escuela para recordar El Día de
Dar Gracias. Este día de fiesta se celebra él último jueves en
noviembre. Las vacaciones de “Thanksgiving” son del jueves al
domingo.
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School Closings
Sometimes schools are closed because of bad weather. Schools may
start late or end early because of ice on the roads. If the weather is bad,
listen early in the morning to the radio (for example, WIBC-AM 1070
or WZPL-FM 99.5) or watch television (Channels 4, 6, 8, 13 or 59) for
school cancellations. Listen and watch for:
 Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township Schools
 Please do not try to call the school.
 You can also on request text alerts on your cellular phone from
radio and television websites.
 You may also receive an automated message from the
superintendent. Please listen to the entire message.
School Calendar
The MSD of Wayne Township is on a balanced calendar. There is no
school on legal United States holidays. Please refer to the school
calendar and display it where you can see it each day.
Holidays and Parties
We recognize many special days during the school year. Please read
weekly school newsletters for vacation dates and more holiday
information.
September: Labor Day (No School)
This is a legal holiday observed in the United States in honor of
working people. It is always the first Monday in September.
October: Halloween and Fall Break (2 Weeks)
November: Thanksgiving
On this holiday, Americans remember the Pilgrims who came to
America; because the government in England would not let them
pray to God the way they wanted. In school, children make
pictures of Pilgrims and Native Americans. Sometimes, they
have a play about the first Thanksgiving. They may have
special foods associated with Thanksgiving at school.
Thanksgiving is the last Thursday in November. Thanksgiving
vacation is Thursday through Sunday.
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LAP Forms
Pre-LAS Links
ILP (Individualized Learning Plan
Monitoring Forms
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS,
CALENDAR
AND
IMPORTANT DATES
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Level: ___________TD: _____/_____/________LCO: __________________________________
Home Language: __________________________LIU: _________LTP: _________LUSE _______
Pre LAS Links Placement Test
STUDENT PROFILE SHEET
Student Name_______________________________________________________ Proficiency Level______________
Test Date_______________________
Instructional Program______________________________________
Grade__________________________
Birth Date____________________ Gender____________________
School_______________________________ District _Wayne _______ Classroom Teacher_______________________
TABULATE STUDENT TOTAL SCORE POINTS OBTAINED:
1.
Enter the Score Points Obtained in the Score Points column for each Skill Area.
2.
Total the number of Score Points Obtained for each Skill Area.
3.
Total the number of Score Point for both the Oral Language and Pre-literacy Components
Simon Says
Item
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total
Check if
Correct
# Correct
times 2
Say What You Hear
Item
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total
(10)
The Human Body
Item
Number
Check if
Correct
Check if
Correct
Art Show
# Correct
times 1
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total
(10)
Let’s Tell Stories
# Correct
times 2
1
2
3
4
5
Check if
Correct
Pre-Literacy Component
Number
Correct
(x3)
Story #1
Numbers
Colors
(x3)
(x3)
Story #2
Shapes
& Space
Reading
(x3)
(x4)
Writing
(x4)
Total
(100)
# of Points
Given 1-5
(2)
7
8
9
# of Points
times 4
# Correct
times 2
(10)
Letters
Item
Number
Total
6
Item
Number
1
2
3
4
Category
Total Points
10
Total
(10)
Oral Language Component
Pre-Literacy Subtests
Simon Says
Art Show
Say What You Hear
The Human Body
Let’s Tell Stories
Total
Score Obtained
1. Determine the student’s level using the Cutoff Levels and Interpretation of Scores
Table.
2. Circle the Correct level for both the Oral
Language and the Pre-Literacy Component
3. Determine the Child’s Level
CUT-OFF LEVELS AND INTERPRETATION OF SCORES
Total Score
Total Score
Proficiency
Interpretation
(4-year-olds)
(5- and 6-year-olds)
Level
of Numerical Levels*
Oral Language Component
0-56
0-61
L1
NES
57-66
62-71
L2
LES
67-76
72-81
L3
LES
77-86
82-91
L4
FES
87-100
92-100
L5
FES
Pre-Literacy Component (5- and 6-year-olds)
N/A
0-59
L1
Low
N/A
60-79
L2 or L3
Mid-Level
N/A
80-100
L4 or L5
High
ANY child with a score of 100 will be labeled LZ
*NES = Non-English Speaker; LES = Limited English Speaker; FES = Fluent
English Speaker
Name of Examiner ______________________________Name of ENL Teacher_______________________________
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Personal Escolar
A lo menos un maestro certificado de LAP estará en cada escuela del
Municipio de Wayne. Los asistentes de LAP, supervisados por los
maestros certificados de ESL, ayudarán a los maestros y a los
estudiantes. Una de las responsabilidades importantes de los
maestros de LAP es ayudar a los padres de familia y a los otros
maestros tener buena comunicación. Si tiene preguntas acerca de
este proceso, favor de llamar al maestro de LAP o a la coordinadora
del distrito de LAP y haga una cita para hablar en persona con ellos.
Ropa
Los niños no deben usar relojes costosos ni joyería costosa en la
escuela. Los maestros requerirán que los alumnos usen calzado
atlético durante los días de educación física. Favor de vestir a su hijo
de acuerdo con el clima. Durante el invierno, los niños necesitan
vestir con abrigos, guantes, gorros, y botas para la nieve. Cuando
hace fresco, no olvide enviarlos con un suéter o una chamarra.
Ponga atención a las reglas escolares acerca de la clase de “shorts”
cortos y ropa de verano permitida. Esté seguro en familiarizarse con
el Código de Vestimento del Distrito
Comidas
Si es posible, asegúrese de que su hijo desayune antes de venir a la
escuela. Hay menús del almuerzo disponibles. Los niños pueden
traer un almuerzo frio de su hogar. Puede traer leche o comprarla.
Su hijo puede comprar su almuerzo en la cafetería. El almuerzo
consiste de carne, pollo o pescado, verdura o fruta, papa o pan, leche
y algunas veces, postre. Lea la carta que se distribuye de parte de la
escuela de su niño(a) al principio del año escolar. Incluye el costo
del almuerzo y de la leche. Es mejor que envié el dinero del
almuerzo para toda la semana en lunes. Si su hijo tiene restricciones
de dieta debido a su salud o alguna creencia religiosa, favor de hablar
con el maestro de LAP.
NOTA IMPORTANTE: Algunos alumnos pueden desayunar y
almorzar gratis o a un precio reducido. La escuela tiene disponibles
los documentos necesarios. Si necesita ayuda para llenarlos, hable
con el maestro de LAP.
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Staff
At least one certified LAP teacher is assigned to every school in
MSD Wayne Township. LAP paraprofessional(s), supervised by the
certified LAP teachers, will help the teachers and students. An
important job of the LAP teacher(s) is to help parents and classroom
teachers communicate. If you have any questions about this process,
call your child’s LAP teacher or the District LAP coordinator to
make an appointment to talk to him/her in person.
Clothing
Children should not wear expensive watches or jewelry to school.
Teachers will require that they wear athletic shoes on physical
education class days. Please dress your child for the weather. In
cold weather, children need warm coats, gloves, hats, and snow
boots. When it is cool, your child should wear a sweater or jacket.
Pay attention to school rules about the kinds of shorts or other
warm-weather clothes permitted. Be sure to familiarize yourself
with the District Dress Code.
Meals
If possible, be sure your child has a good breakfast before coming to
school. Lunch menus are provided. Children may bring a cold lunch
from home. They may bring milk or buy milk from school. Your
child may buy a lunch in the cafeteria. The lunch will have meat,
chicken or fish, a vegetable or fruit, bread or potatoes, (sometimes a
dessert), and milk. Check the letter from school at the beginning of
the year. It includes the cost of lunch and milk. Sending lunch
money on Monday for the whole week is best. If your child has
dietary restrictions due to health or religious practices, please see the
classroom teacher or the LAP teacher.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Some students can have breakfast and lunch
at school free or at a reduced price. The school has forms to apply
for assistance. Please see the LAP teacher if you need help with the
application.
Level:___________TD:_____/_____/________LCO:__________________________________
Home Language:__________________________LIU:_________LTP:_________LUSE_______
LAS Links Placement Test
STUDENT PROFILE SHEET
Student Name_______________________________________________ Proficiency Level________________
Test Date_________________
Instructional Program__________________________________________
Grade____________________
Birth Date________________________
Gender______________
School________________________ District _Wayne _______ Classroom Teacher________________________
TABULATE STUDENT TOTAL SCORE POINTS OBTAINED:
1. Enter the Score Points Obtained in the Score Points column for each Skill Area.
2. Total the number of Score Points Obtained for each Skill Area.
Speaking Skill Area
Item Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Maximum Points
Possible
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
(3)
(10)
Listening Skill Area
Score Points
Obtained
Item Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Reading Skill Area
Item Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Maximum Points
Possible
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(6)
Maximum Points
Possible
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(6)
Score Points
Obtained
Writing Skill Area
Score Points
Obtained
Item Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Total
Maximum Points
Possible
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(3)
(3)
(11)
Score Points
Obtained
CALCULATE THE STUDENT OVERALL SCORE POINTS AND PLACEMENT PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
3.
Transfer the Total Score Points Obtained for each Skill Area to the Total Score Points Obtained column.
4.
Add the number of Total Score Points Obtained for each Skill Area and enter Overall Score Points.
5.
Put a check mark (√) in each box if the Total Score Points Obtained meet the criterion for each Skill Area (i.e.,
the student’s Total Score Points Obtained for Speaking equal 8 (√).
6.
Circle the Placement Proficiency Level that meets the Overall Placement Proficiency Level Table.
7.
Place this document in the student’s placement records.
Overall Placement Proficiency Level Table
√
L1 or D1
NP
√√
L2 or D2
NP
√√√
L3 or D3
NP
√√√√
L4 or D4
AP
33 points
LZ
P
Recommendations
Keep in mind the following in regards to the placement
Test Overall Placement Proficiency Level:
-It is intended to be used for initial placement of students
-Students who obtain Approaching Proficiency should
take LAS Links, Form A or B
-Analysis of the linguistic characteristics (vocabulary,
grammar, and syntactic structures) contained in the items
or scoring rubrics allows for further explorations of the
student’s English language abilities.
Overall Score Points Total and Proficiency Level
Overall Score Points
Skill Area
Total Score
Points
Obtained
Check (√)
if the Total
Score Points
area at or
over the
number next
to the Skill
Area
Overall
Proficiency
Level
Circle the
Proficiency
Level
according to
the Overall
Proficiency
Label Table
Speaking (7)
Listening (4)
Reading (4)
Writing (8)
NP
AP
P
Total (33)
Name of Examiner _________________________________Name of ENL Teacher ____________________________________
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English Learner – Individualized Learning Plan
School Year:
It is the policy of the MSD of Wayne Township and the Indiana Department of Education to establish an
Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) for all English Language Learners. This ILP is a document that indicates appropriate
classroom and testing modifications and adaptations corresponding to the student’s language level. It is to be properly
implemented by the EL teacher and the classroom teacher(s) in compliance with Title III Law.
Name (last, first):
Grade:
Country of Origin:
Native Language:
English Proficiency
Initial Screening: Test Date:
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
LAS Links Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
Test
EL Teacher:
Speaking:
Listening:
Reading:
EL Level:
Writing:
Overall:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Speaking:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Listening:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Reading:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Writing:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Overall:
Test Date:
Speaking:
Listening:
Reading:
Writing:
Overall:
ENL Program Status
□Daily ENL Instruction
The student is under the care of the EL staff and requires daily direct instruction
in the form of:
□ EL Class: the student is pulled out at a special time each day for a formal
EL class period
□ Push-In: the student remains in the regular classroom all/most of the day (the
EL and general education teacher co-teach and modify the content material using
EL instructional strategies)
□ Pull-Out: the student is pulled out weekly or by request for additional help/tutoring
□ EL Course: the student attends a separate EL class for credit toward graduation
□ Consultation/Monitoring
The student is still under the care of the EL staff, but does not require daily direct
instruction. The EL and general education teacher(s) will communicate regularly
regarding appropriate modifications/adaptations and ongoing academic progress in the
absence of daily ELD instructional services.
□ Parent Denial of Services
The student has denied EL services. He/she may not receive direct services from the EL
staff, take an EL class, nor use the EL Resource Room. However, he/she will still receive
in-class accommodations, provided by the general education teacher, and testing
accommodations.
□ Special Education/ENL
The student is also a special education student. Please also refer to the student’s IEP for
accommodations regarding special needs.
Testing Accommodations
By law, these must be offered to all students whose English proficiency level is 1-4. Level 5s do not receive any
accommodations regardless of their academic need or performance (unless otherwise noted by an IEP). These
accommodations refer to any standardized test or formal building level test such as ISTEP, ECA, Acuity,
IREAD, and classroom assessments.
□
□
□
□
□
□
Small group administration
Extended time
Directions read aloud
Approved word-to-word dictionaries (if literate in native language)
All test questions can be read to the student (except those that measure reading comprehension)
Math and Science test items and answer options can be read verbatim (in English) to the student
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Classroom Modifications
By law, these modifications must be offered to all students whose English proficiency level is 1-4. Classroom teachers
may use professional discretion in determining which modifications are most appropriate for specific learning tasks.
STUDENT
ASSISTANCE
Check
all that
apply
Instructional Modifications
□
NO MODIFICATIONS NEEDED
□
□
□
Small group instruction/test administration
Shorten/simplify assignments and tests to allow for completion
within time allotted
Test questions are read to the student (except
for reading comprehension)
Frequency depends on teacher discretion and/or by student
request
Allow student to utilize dictionaries, thesauruses, labeled
diagrams, electronic translators (electronic translators may
only be used for instruction, not for any type of
assessment)
Use portfolios, projects, presentations, etc. to determine
traditional letter grades; grade should be based on modified work
at the student’s language proficiency level, effort, student
improvement, and progress; student cannot fail due to a
language barrier
Bilingual resources utilized (including word-toword dictionaries)
□
Alternatives to traditional grading
□
Reading level and/or load adjusted
□
Writing level and/or load adjusted
□
□
Homework level and/or load adjusted
Adjusted quizzes, tests, texts and assignments
□
□
Student’s prior academic performance and/or level of English
proficiency indicates that no instructional modifications are necessary at this time
Utilize volunteers, paraprofessionals, peers, Title I/Sped staff
Additional time given for assignments and tests
□
□
□
□
How this modification will be implemented in the
mainstream classroom(s)
Modified lesson delivery
Directions are read aloud and/or written or
drawn in sequential steps
Provide texts up to 2 levels below grade level; utilize peer
partners for cooperative reading; eliminate or simplify story
problems/formulas; convert story problems to simple equations;
provide books on tape
Ignore errors not explicitly taught in lesson; reduce amount of
sentences/paragraphs expected; allow student to orally retell or
summarize a lesson or story, or to retell it with pictures
Limit homework assignments to practice of essential content skills
only
Revise/simplify wording and format to address essential content
skills only
Provide visual aids during oral instruction (maps, charts, graphics,
bullet points, multi-media); role play; pre-teach content vocabulary and concepts
Give student lists of bullet-pointed steps, simplify wording of each
step, draw pictures of each step
Student receives written copy of notes with key
concepts highlighted
Utilize fill-in-the-blank notes, word banks, labeled pictures, key
vocabulary lists, study guides for tests
Communicate and collaborate with ENL teacher
Identify and report recurrent difficulties to EL teacher; include EL
teacher in decisions made at grade level or content area meetings
Use of the EL Resource Room (high school
only) – this is a resource for level 5s too
Students may attend the EL Resource Room, with permission from
the classroom teacher, in order to receive assistance with
assignments or assessments
Classroom Performance
These benchmarks are an indication of the student’s yearly progress across the curriculum. This section is to be
completed each spring (at each semester at the high school) by the classroom teacher to be utilized the following
school year (or semester).
Strengths
Improvement:
Needs to…
Subject
Reading
Writing
Spelling
Math
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Grade Level
Performance
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
Effort
Subject
Poor
Average
Excellent
Poor
Average
Excellent
Poor
Average
Excellent
Poor
Average
Excellent
Social
Studies
Science
Other:
Other:
Grade Level
Performance
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
□ Below
□ On
□ Above
Effort
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
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Poor
Average
Excellent
Poor
Average
Excellent
Poor
Average
Excellent
Poor
Average
Excellent
□ Follows directions well
□ Listens at appropriate times
□ Participates in class
discussions
□ Completes work on time
□ Knows math facts/
computation
□ Writes in complete sentences
□ Uses mechanics/
conventions appropriately
□ Comprehends what is read
□ Decodes words and sounds
well
□ Prints legibly in daily work
□ Attends regularly
□ Utilizes work time well
□ Prepared for class
□ Follow directions
more carefully
□ Listen/pay attention
□ Participate in class
discussions
□ Complete class work/
homework on time
□ Practice math facts/
computation
□ Prepare better for
tests
□ Use mechanics/
conventions
appropriately
□ Read more carefully
□ Practice letter/sound
relationships
□ Practice handwriting
□ Attendance
□ Utilize work time
□ Be prepared for class
Other Information
□
Refugee Student
The student is a refugee, defined as "Any person who is outside any country of such
person’s nationality or, in the case of a person having no nationality, is outside any
country in which such person last habitually resided, and who is unable or unwilling
to return to, and is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of,
that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account
of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political
opinion."
□
Student is Auditing Classes
Due to the student’s low English language proficiency, the student will audit his/her
classes. This means that the student is taking classes strictly for learning or
enhancement and will not be assigned grades or credits (high school only).
Individualized Learning Plan Comments:
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