AND.... THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE!

Incredible to think we are in December and about to welcome 2015!.

At the end of January, students will be very busy with DIBELS and NWEA mid year testing. 

The ESOL students will also be busy taking the WIDA-ACCESS test in February. 

What is the WIDA ACCESS test? All students whose families speak languages other than English  at home qualify to receive ESOL services.  Students whose parents write other languages than English on the Home Language Survey are identified early in the school year. The ESOL program offers support by helping students build English vocabulary, background knowledge and reading comprehension. The ESOL teacher also helps students with math vocabulary and computation skills.   The ACCESS for ELLs test (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-toState for English Language Learners) is an assessment given to all students from K through 12th grade to assess their English Proficiency in reading, speaking, listening and writing.  This is a Federally mandated test, ALL students enrolled in the ESOL program ,whether they receive ESOL services or not take the test. 

Results of the WIDA-ACCESS test will be sent home in early June. 

Enjoy your winter vacation!  


Best Wishes for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!!!