English Language Learners
English Language Learners Program –Grades PK-12 | ||
The English Language Learner (ELL) Program in the School District of La Crosse offers instructional service for students learning English as a second language. English language instruction/support is offered to approximately 400 ELL’s in an “In-the-Mainstream” ELL program. Students receiving services through the ELL In-the-Mainstream program generally range from level 1 (entering) to level 5 (bridging) in English language proficiency. This ELL program supports students within their regular classroom environment by providing assistance through ELL Teachers and ELL Teacher Assistants. The intent of this assistance is to provide modified content instruction as necessary, with special emphasis on vocabulary and concept acquisition. Our ELL staff is composed of well-qualified, certified ESL teachers who possess a common commitment to children. We count ourselves fortunate to serve children representing approximately 12 different primary languages. The cultural wealth these children bring to our schools is greatly valued, and we consider it a joy to play a part in serving their educational needs. Contact: |
Program/Course Offerings
The district’s ELL program is a “Content-Based ELL” program. This model supports “Push In,” and “Intervention” approaches to meeting ELL student needs. The ELL program serves students in all district elementary, middle, and high school buildings.
Mainstream ELL Program
- Direct Support Programs in all schools
- Serving 335 students
240 El.
57 MS
38 HS students
- 15 active second language groups served: Hmong, Spanish, Mandarin, Laotian, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Russian, Telugu (Indian), Thai, Urdu (Pakistan), Albanian, Romanian, Hindi (Indian), Khmer (Cambodia), Amharic (Ethiopia)
- Supported by 12 ELL Teachers
(6 Bilingual) – Supported by 11.5 Teacher Assist.
(8.5 bilingual)
ELL Population Trend
English LanguageLearners (ELL) |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PROGRAM STAFF |
Rob Tyvoll
Supervisor of Academic Programs and Staff Development
608-789-7630
rtyvoll@lacrossesd.org
Gretchen Johnson
Instructional Administrative Assistant
608-789-7668
gjohnson@lacrossesd.org
Helpful Links & Resources
WIDA: ACCESS Test Administration and ELL Guidance
https://www.wida.us
School District of La Crosse ELL Best Practices Handbook
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol: Tools for the Classroom
http://siop.pearson.com/about-siop/
http://www.tolerance.org/supplement/sheltered-instruction-observation-protocol-siop
