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Success for Secondary English Learners

Learn about the strategies and programs implemented by Ventura Unified School District to ensure success for high school English learners. This includes restructuring courses, effective communication, building students' assets, maintaining momentum, and achieving AYP success.

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Success for Secondary English Learners

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  1. Success for Secondary English Learners Ventura Unified School District “Making It Happen”

  2. Our High School English Learners

  3. Getting Ready… • District Priority – High School EL Success • High School English Learner Accountability Work Groups with Dr. Norm Gold • VUSD EL Master Plan – Annual Expectations • Ventura County High School EL Task Force • Ventura County “Secondary School Leadership for English Learner Success” 5-day series with Dr. Laurie Olsen from Californians Together • Comprehensive district team formed and trained. Including: administrators, counselors, teachers, specialist, and consultant support • Action plan with prioritized tasks

  4. Restructuring for success… • English Learner courses reviewed and revised based on student needs • English Learner course sequence rewritten for VUSD high schools • Specific placement criteria for all courses • Two periods of instruction for ELD courses • Selection of appropriate curriculum and technology • Professional development, teambuilding and ongoing support

  5. Communication is essential • Keeping staff and community informed • Informing students – “Pep Talks” with AP’s • Board of Education presentation – High School Course Directory • Dinner meetings to build teams and collaborate – TEAMSSS • ELAC and DELAC meetings • Monthly Presentations at K-12 Principals’ Meetings • Monthly District English Learner Coordinating Council Meetings lead by Superintendent • “Making It Happen” bilingual brochures for students and parents

  6. Building Students’ Assets • Specialized Secondary Program Grant – Bilingual Opportunities Pathway Program • New Courses: Spanish for Careers in the Community and Spanish for International Careers • Multilingual Recognition Seal on High School Diplomas beginning in June, 2009

  7. We’re seeing results! Impact on English Learner Reclassification Rates at Buena and Ventura High Schools

  8. Maintaining Our Momentum • Multiple measures for careful student placement • Reclassification Celebrations • Year Two WRITE training for ELD/English teachers • WRITE support for content area teachers • SB472 Training for Edge • Middle School – Articulation and program revision • District support team meetings • Pep Talks for middle school students, 4th and 5th graders • District-wide grading committee to revise policy • PIQE series for high school parents • Focus on AYP success 10th graders

  9. Contact Information • Jennifer Robles – 641-5000 x 1081 Jennifer.robles@venturausd.org • Lorelle Dawes, AP – Ventura HS 641-5116 Lorelle.dawes@venturausd.org • Danielle Cortes, AP – Buena HS 289-1826 Danielle.cortes@venturausd.org • Mr. Jeff Chancer – Asst. Supt. Jeff.chancer@venturausd.org

  10. Thank you - Gracias

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