This is my presentation

1. Comparison of ELL programs By Susan Abney

2. By the numbers:

3. Languages

4. CCSD Does not have an English Development Program for ELLs Not funded by Nevada Legislature Wants all students to meet Language Arts proficiency standards regardless of language ability. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nltwhnnNzho

5. UTAH In 2007, the Utah State Office of Education created a Master Plan for English language learners Plan includes: Goals for ELLs, educators and families High expectations for ELLs Educator Quality Community and family involvement Data and program effectiveness

6. Are you endorsed? CCSD does not require an ESL endorsement for teachers who teach ESL students. Although it is strongly recommended. Utah requires educators to have an ESL endorsement if they provide instruction in language acquisition to ELL students.

7. Academic Proficiency

8. Community Support Is important to both educational institutions

9. SIOP Both Utah and Clark County School district utilize the SIOP Model.

10. Family Involvement YES!!!!

11. ESL Utah educators are better prepared to serve English as a Second Language learners Only because we are supported by Utah legislature

12. Money MoneyMoney Funding in Utah Though Utah is the one of the lowest In per pupil spending, Utah education leaders have learned how to make the money go further.

13. Diagnostic Tests in Nevada Placement Tests are conducted in English Utah – Placement tests are supposed to be conducted in native language and target language (English)

14. Achievement Gap http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nevada+achievement+gaps&aq=f One student shares his perspective on the achievement gap

15. Susan is AMAZING