English as a Second Language (ESL)

Our Mission
The goal of English as a Second Language Education is to assist students to become proficient in English, to develop intellectually and as citizens, and to enable them to achieve the expected learning
outcomes of the provincial curricula. Such support should be provided in a school environment, which values diversity, bridges cultures and works to eliminate racism.

Goals

To establish district procedures of identification, assessment and service delivery for ESL students
based on Ministry guidelines.
To promote best practice models for teaching ESL students:
- Pro D opportunities
- District in-service meetings
- School based collaborative planning
To promote successful articulation across the district.

English As A Second Language
English as a Second Language Services provide additional support to teachers of students whose English is sufficiently different from Standard English, preventing the ESL student from reaching his or her potential.
The District ESL Team works collaboratively with the ESL teacher and school to successfully integrate K-12 ESL students in school-based programs. Assistance is available in the areas of:

Language proficiency assessment
Models for delivery of ESL service
Modifications and adaptations of content courses
Settlement issues
Presentation at the school and district level
Work in partnership with S.U.C.C.E.S.S.T

The ESL programs focus on the development of oral, reading and writing skills. Their main purpose is to integrate language learning within subject area content so that ESL students can work effectively in their respective classrooms.

The services provided for ESL students in their schools may be:

Pull-out groups of students who receive ESL instruction in an ESL learning center
In-class instruction and assistance
Preparatory classes in secondary
A reception class where new ESL students spend two or more periods daily to receive intensive English instruction

In-service meetings for ESL teachers include:

In-service on “best practice” strategies
Use of required district and Ministry forms and procedures
Recommending resources
Sharing information from ESL Metro and PSA meetings
Working collaboratively with colleagues

Psychological Services for the English Second Language Students

Dr. Ying Hoh, School Psychologist
ESL Resource Team
E-mail: yhoh@sd43.bc.ca

Introduction

Psychological services for ESL students is a specialized service for newcomer students
It aims to provide diagnostic psychological assessment and pre-referral consultation for ESL students who are struggling with academic and/or social-emotional adjustment issues

Service Approach Interdisciplinary & Collaborative

Teacher observation and parent information are the starting point of consultation process and baseline of diagnostic assessment
The ESL Team provides cultural contexts for comprehensive analysis of student needs
SUCCESS/community resources provide home school linkage

Who can access the service?

Students who are designated as ESL under the BC Ministry of Education guideline
If you need clarification on the ESL definition, please consult our ESL Team

For more information, contact:

Dale Shea, ESL Coordinator
1100C Winslow Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 2G3
Phone: 604.937.6399
Fax: 604.936.5451
E-mail: dshea@sd43.bc.ca