English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL PROGRAM VISION STATEMENT

We are committed to meeting the individual needs of our English Learners by ensuring equitable access to engaging, high-quality, and rigorous instruction. We empower our Els to be global citizens who are linguistically, socially, and culturally equipped for success in school and beyond.

DECLARACIÓN DE VISIÓN DEL PROGRAMA DE ESL

Estamos comprometidos a satisfacer las necesidades individuales de nuestros estudiantes de Inglés al garantizar un acceso equitativo a una instrucción atractiva, de alta calidad y rigurosa. Empoderamos a nuestras ELs para que sean ciudadanos del mundo que estén equipados lingüística, social y culturalmente para el éxito en la escuela y en su futuro.

Adult Education/GED/ESL – (804) 768-6140

ESL Team: Jonathan Murphy, Renee Ramos, Dotty Rilee, and Amy Hudson (Fridays only)

ESL PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT

Every English Learner, Always, in ALL Ways!

ESL PROGRAM VISION STATEMENT

The ESL program provides:

Sheltered, collaborative, and direct instruction to English learners
Monitoring of student progress in English language development and academic success
Professional development to ESL, mainstream teachers, school counselors and administrators for working with English learners
Individualized support and consultation to school personnel regarding English learners
Communication, collaboration, and dissemination of information to English learner stakeholders
Resources and opportunities for community and school engagement for parents who are English leaners
Outreach programs to empower minority parents to become decision makers and advocates for their children’s education

ESL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The English as a Second Language Program in Chesterfield County Public Schools is an English immersion program, which serves students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Criteria for entry, progress, and exit are based on student’s level of English language proficiency as measured by performance on research-based standardized statewide assessments.
ESL instruction is available to English learners.
ESL instruction incorporates Chesterfield County Public Schools curriculum, Virginia Standards of Learning, and WIDA’s English Language Development Standards.
Instruction for English learners emphasizes development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
ESL instruction includes a variety of best practices that simultaneously integrate and develop language and content.
Parent support is provided through outreach programs, such as Parent as Educational Partners (PEP) that address topics such as U.S. school culture, literacy, and English language development.
Interpreter and translator services are available to CCPS schools.
Funding is provided by CCPS and Title III Part A under ESEA.

ESL Catchment Center Locations

Elementary – All elementary school English learners are served in their home school.

Middle Schools

Carver
Elizabeth Davis
Falling Creek
Manchester (serves ELs from Bailey Bridge & Swift Creek MS)
Matoaca
Providence (serves ELs from Midlothian MS)
Robious
Salem Church
Tomahawk Creek

High Schools

Carver College & Career Center*
James River (serves ELs from Monacan & Midlothian HS)
Lloyd C. Bird (serves ELs from Matoaca HS)
Manchester (serves ELs from Cosby & Clover Hill HS)
Meadowbrook
Thomas Dale

*FastTrack to Success Programs is a two-year, center-based English immersion program serving students between the ages of 17 and 22. Criteria for entry, progress, and exit are based on a student’s age and level of English language proficiency.