EAL SUPPORT SERVICESGWA’s English as an Additional Language (EAL) offers two types of support for students, intensive and in class. The primary tool to determine the type of support is the WIDA, which is an English proficiency assessment that measures (EAL) English proficiency is measured in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. PYP (1-5) INTENSIVE SERVICESStudents that are new to English or score a 1 on the WIDA, entering, will receive intensive EAL services in place of Unit of Inquiry and will also receive 2 or 3 additional EAL lessons per week depending on grade level. These students will also receive support within their mainstream classes in the area of literacy and some of their math lessons based on their individual needs.
Students that meet EAL criteria for intensive EAL services will receive intensive EAL lessons 2 or 3 times per week depending on their grade level. These students will also receive support within their mainstream classes in the area of literacy and some of their math and UOI lessons based on their individual needs. MYP (6-9) INTENSIVE SERVICESStudents that score a 3.4 in reading and/or writing on the WIDA will be enrolled in the Emergent EAL service delivery model. They will receive intensive EAL services in place of Language Acquisition (French/Spanish), English and Individuals and Societies. These students may also receive support within their mainstream classes in the area of science and/or math depending on their individual needs. Students will transition into mainstream English and Individuals and Societies when they score above a 3.5 in reading and writing on the WIDA and other internal and external data shows evidence that their English proficiency is at a level that they can access the curriculum.
Students that score between a 3.6 and 4.9 in reading and/or writing on the WIDA will receive intensive EAL services in place of Language Acquisition (French/Spanish). These students will also receive support within their mainstream classes in the area of science and/or math depending on their individual needs. SENIOR SCHOOL (10-12) INTENSIVE SERVICESStudents meeting the eligibility criteria for pull-out EAL services in the senior school will receive that support during grade 10 CORE or their assigned supervised study classes.
IN CLASS SERVICESEAL teachers work in collaboration with class/subject teachers to provide language acquisition support within the regular class instruction. This assists students by ensuring their understanding of content and processes and curriculum homework expectations. EAL will progress monitor students by completing in class observations, reviewing classroom work and external assessments.
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