English Learners
EL Program Philosophy
We believe our English Learners bring unique assets to strengthen our schools and community. Colonial School District’s English Learner (EL) Program is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to high quality, rigorous grade-level instruction to foster language proficiency and academic success. Our highly qualified educators support students across all subjects, focusing on language and literacy. We engage families and the community through The Power of We to support every student’s educational and social-emotional development to enable success in college, career, and life.
CSD EL Program Service Offerings
ESL Push-In
The English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher provides language support and/or instruction in the content area in the general education classroom.
ESL Pull-Out
The EL pulled out of the general education classroom for small group language instruction.
English Language Development (ELD)
The English Language Development class is aligned to the WIDA standards as well as Common Core State Standards (CCSS). ELs also participate in core content classes.
Newcomer English Instruction
Newcomer ELs from various language backgrounds receive intensive ELD instruction for the majority of the day, and join their native English speaking peers for electives.
Sheltered English Instruction
Content certified teachers receive training on SIOP strategies to make subject-area content rigorous, culturally relevant, and comprehensible for ELs.
ACCESS Information
(Mandatory Annual Assessment for ALL Es)
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- https://wida.wisc.edu/
- Can Do statements by level and domain https://wida.wisc.edu/teach/can-do/descriptors
- Scoring interpretation by level https://wida.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/resource/Interpretive-Guide.pdf
Family & Community Support
- Castle Hills Elementary School – Family ESL Program (evenings) Castle Hills Elem. Contacts
- ColorinColorado
- CSD Food Distribution information
- LACC https://www.thelatincenter.org/
- Library services (locations and how to get cards) https://nccde.org/286/Libraries
- Migrant support & programs
- Post HS Guide for ELs
- ELL Newsletter Spring 2020
Our Team
Dr. Crystal Lancour
Supervisor of K-12 Mathematics & World Language
Dr. Nick Baker
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction: Science and Social Studies
Katie Gutowski
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction: K-12 English Language Arts
