Comprehensive Overview of Newcomer Program Initiatives
The newcomer program initiatives discussed include curriculum development, English as a Second Language coordination, student demographics, language diversity, WIDA assessments, educational services for new arrivals, research on newcomer programs, and proposed program structures to support students transitioning to schooling in the United States.
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NEWCOMER PROGRAM Tammy Bowman, Curriculum Officer Jessica Feeser, English as a Second Language Coordinator April 19, 2016
overview 3
data 4 IPS english as a second language (ESL) ESL Students by Language Spanish Other Languages - 94% - 6% *56 total languages spoken other than English
data 5 other languages Language # of Students Language # of Students Arabic Karen Nepali Yoruba Mandarin French Tigrinya Kinyarwanda Swahili Burmese 41 38 24 24 22 19 17 14 12 8 Pulaar Amharic Chin Mandinka Vietnamese Edo Bambara Fulani Sinhalse Somali 8 7 7 6 6 5 4 4 4 3 +36 other languages = 56 total languages spoken in IPS other than English
WIDA 6 ACCESS test WIDA advances academic language development and academic achievement for linguistically diverse students through high quality standards, assessments, research and professional development for educators. W-APT -WIDA ACCESS Placement Test is administered to students new to Indiana that have indicated a language other than English on their Home Language Survey. Used to determine if student is eligible for English language programming. ACCESS - Annual language assessment for English learners. Both tests assess students in reading, writing, speaking and listening to determine their language proficiency level.
newcomer programs 7 definition An educational service specifically designed for new arrivals to the United States Various configurations Whole school A school within a school Individual class
newcomer programs 8 research Grades 6 12 Wraparound services Grades 3 12 One year maximum Grades 9 12 Categorized as an alternative high school Summer Bridge Programs Program within a school
proposed structure 9 overview The purpose of our program is to develop foundational literacy skills while simultaneously teaching content in an environment that supports students in their transition to schooling in the United States. Year Students Served Grade Levels Served 1 80 7 9 2 160 3 9 Community support Parent ESL classes Parent Center that supports newcomer family needs La Plaza Comunitaria - partnership with Mexican Consulate to receive high school diploma
proposed structure 10 Wraparound Services Unique to Indianapolis Grades 3 9
proposed structure 11 enrollment Enrollment Options Neighborhood School Newcomer Program Students tested within two weeks of enrollment ESL Department provides guidance Students tested prior to enrollment
proposed structure 12 community support Additional Educational Support Health Services University Partnerships Eskenazi and Marion County Health Department and Faith-Based Organizations Exodus, Catholic Immigrant Welcome Center and Faith-Based Organizations Charities and Immigrant Welcome Center Translation Support Transitional Support
proposed structure 13 transition plan
year 1 proposed structure 14 location and students
year 1 proposed structure 15 curriculum Grades 7 and 8 English/Language Arts (ELA) Math Science Social Studies English as a New Language (ENL) Physical Education Art Grade 9 English 9 Language Arts Lab Algebra 1 Earth Science U.S. History English as a New Language (ENL) Physical Education
year 1 proposed structure 16 Additional Expenditures =$335,000 Coordinator Professional Development *Summer and Ongoing English/Language Arts (ELA) Social Studies English as a Second Language (ESL) Physical Education (.2) Literacy Coach Math Science Art (.2) Social Worker Counselor $50,000 Curriculum Materials *Development and Purchases =$517,000 $60,000 Technology *Computers, etc. $75,000 Parent Involvement Educator (PIE) Enrollment Specialist Bilingual Assistants (2) Technology Specialist (.6) Supplies and Materials =$138,000 $150,000 (Coordinator, $80,000) + (Certified Staff, $517,000) + (Classified Staff, $138,000) + (Additional Expenditures, $335,000) Total: $1,070,000 (Amount covered by Title III and/or NESP: $295,000)
year 1 data 17 number of students scoring at WIDA levels 90 Total number of level one (entering) students = 118 80 79 70 69 60 60 57 50 40 30 31 30 30 20 22 22 10 0 7th 8th 9th Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
year 2 proposed structure 18 location and students
year 2 proposed structure 19 curriculum English 9 Language Arts Lab Algebra 1 Earth Science U.S. History English as a New Language Physical Education English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies English as a New Language Physical Education Art English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies English as a New Language Physical Education Art
year 2 proposed structure 20 Additional Expenditures =$385,000 Coordinator Professional Development *Summer and Ongoing English/Language Arts (ELA) Social Studies Elementary (2) English as a Second Language (ESL) Physical Education Literacy Coach Math Science Art Social Worker Counselor $50,000 Curriculum Materials *Development and Purchases $60,000 =$660,000 Technology *Computers, etc. $75,000 Parent Involvement Educator (PIE) Enrollment Specialist Bilingual Assistants (2) Technology Specialist (.6) Food Service Custodian Supplies and Materials $150,000 =$198,000 Summer Bridge Program $50,000 (Coordinator, $80,000) + (Certified Staff, $660,000) + (Classified Staff, $198,000) + (Additional Expenditures, $385,000) Total: $1,323,000 (Amount covered by Title III and/or NESP: $295,000)
year 2 data 21 number of students scoring at WIDA levels 350 Total number of level one (entering) students = 270 300 286 250 200 150 100 111 85 79 74 69 50 60 57 54 46 37 35 34 31 30 30 29 28 22 22 14 0 3rd 4th 5th Level 1 6th 7th 8th 9th Level 2 Level 3
