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Summary of ELL Programs
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Structured English Immersion (SEI) and Individualized Language Learner Plan (ILLP)
Bilingual Education
Content
(What is taught?)
State ELL Proficiency Standards
Arizona State Standards
State ELL Proficiency Standards
Arizona State Standards
Methodology
(How is it taught?)
SEI - ELL's receive intensive English instruction for four hours a day in conversation, reading, writing, grammar, and academic vocabulary
ILLP – The classroom teacher writes an individualized plan to ensure that each ELL receives four hours of intensive English language instruction
Navajo Immersion: Students are taught in Navajo for at least 50% of the day
Dual language: Students are taught in English for 50% of the day and Spanish for 50% of the day
Languages of Instruction (In what language do we teach?)
English
English and another language
(Spanish or Navajo)
Instruction and rate of transition to mainstream
(How long will it take for ELL's to become proficient in English?)
ELLs usually acquire basic English skills in one to two years.
All classes are mainstream; there is no transition to a different program. ELLs usually acquire basic English skills in one to two years.
Goal
To become proficient speakers, readers, and writers of English.
To become proficient speakers, readers, and writers of English.