English as a Second Language Program Evaluation - Guilderland ...

12
ESL Extravaganza
The annual ESL Extravaganza is a district-wide meeting and event for ALL parents of ELLs as well as district-wide teachers and administrators.
Transportation is provided for parents as necessary. The event is held every June at Farnsworth Middle School. Parents each bring a dish to pass
that is native to their cultural heritage. There are annually about 250 people in attendance, and students create performances, artwork, and
displays for their parents to see while in attendance. There is also a raffle for families and students with prizes donated from local establishments
such as Price Chopper, TGI Friday’s, Little Book House, stores in Crossgates Mall and many others which are appealing to students. Throughout the
night there is food, dancing, musical performances, video clips of students in their ESL classrooms, and a time for families to interact with one
another and make new friends.
Part 4: Section 1- Student assessment results
• Most of our students who are serviced by ESL test out within 2-3 years. Only 9 of our students have been in ESL for longer than 2-3 years.
This is often due to other additional learning needs.
• 2010-2011 104 students were tested with the NYSESLAT exam
• 2011-2012 113 students were tested with the NYSESLAT exam
ESL Surveys
1) Elementary Survey for ESL
Please circle either the happy face or sad face and return to your teacher.
1. I like ESL.
2. My ESL teacher helps me with reading.
3. My ESL teacher helps me with writing.
4. My ESL teacher listens to me.
5. I feel safe in the ESL classroom.