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ELL - English Language Learner Program
PERSONNEL
Although the ELL program is often associated with federal programs due to administrative links, it is actually funded by the Lincoln Public Schools general fund. The ELL office is located at LPSDO 436-1998. Sue Roosmann is the elementary ELL coordinator with Cindy West 436-1993 as secondary ELL Coordinator.
EXPECTATIONS FOR TEACHERS
Program leadership and ELL teachers at all levels may be helpful in facilitating resource information about many cultures and languages within the community. Any student with suspected limited English proficiency must be referred to the ELL program for assessment.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Services provided assist students with limited English skills to function in the regular English-speaking classroom, to develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening in English, and to develop knowledge about the customs and culture of the school, community and nation.
ELL classrooms are located at the following schools: Arnold, Belmont, Clinton, Elliott, Everett, Meadow Lane, Hawthorne, Holmes, Roper, West Lincoln and Zeman Elementary Schools, Culler, Goodrich, Park and Lefler Middle Schools, and Lincoln High, North Star and Northeast High Schools.
Bilingual/Immigrant Refugee Impact Title III
ELL Liaisons help to communicate cultural/social needs for ELL families. Located at LPSDO, the liaisons may be reached at:
ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL FOR IMMIGRANTS
Translators provide services to appropriately communicate Lincoln Public Schools' information to students, parents, and staff. A list of available translators may be obtained by calling Human Resources [1579] or accessing through the LPS Web Site. Completed translator time sheets are returned to Federal Programs, Box 58.
EXPECTATIONS FOR TEACHERS
Program leadership and ELL teachers at all levels may be helpful in facilitating resource information about many cultures and languages within the community. Any teacher needing help with cultural understanding may call for help and guidance from the liaisons.
PROGRAM AND SERVICES
Provide services assist students with limited English Skills to function in the regular English- Speaking classroom, to develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English, And to develop knowledge about the customs and culture of the school, community and nation. District translators are provided through the Federal Programs' office located at LPSDO, Call Teresa Justin at [1988] with questions regarding LPS policy for oral and written translations. The ESU 18 Evaluation Team provides support to the district in the areas of program evaluation, Assessment of student achievement, statistical reporting and research. Nick Novak coordinates The work of the team. He is the point of contact for requesting evaluation team support and for obtaining additional information about the team.