{"id":5747,"date":"2022-09-21T13:54:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T17:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/eses\/esl-2\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:27:46","slug":"esl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/eses\/esl\/","title":{"rendered":"English as a Second Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5747\" class=\"elementor elementor-5747\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79dab8db elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-full elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"79dab8db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_effect&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:2,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;background_motion_fx_translateY_affectedRange&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:{&quot;start&quot;:0,&quot;end&quot;:100}},&quot;background_motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4510767b\" data-id=\"4510767b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-72d9f181 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72d9f181\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d43aa7f\" data-id=\"2d43aa7f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75c18839 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"75c18839\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b275c87\" data-id=\"3b275c87\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732b45dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"732b45dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"content\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chesterfield County Public Schools is committed to meeting the individual needs of our English learners by providing equitable access to engaging, high-quality instruction. Through an English immersion program, English learners are empowered to be global citizens equipped for success in school and beyond.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ESL program provides support for English learners as well as school staff and administrators, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheltered, collaborative, direct instruction to English learners<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring of student progress in English language development and academic success<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional development for teachers, counselors and administrators working with English learners<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individualized support and consultation to school staff regarding English learners<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication and collaboration with English learner stakeholders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources and opportunities for community and school engagement for parents who are English learners<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outreach programs to empower limited English parents to become decision makers and advocates for their children\u2019s education<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>How does the ESL program work?<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential students are identified for the ESL program through the registration process. Entry is based on the student&#8217;s level of English language proficiency as measured by performance on standardized statewide assessments.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESL programs are available in all Elementary, Middle, and High Schools<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESL instruction incorporates Chesterfield County Public Schools curriculum, Virginia Standards of Learning and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wida.wisc.edu\/teach\/standards\/eld\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WIDA English Language Development Standards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instruction for English learners emphasizes development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESL instruction includes a variety of best practices that simultaneously integrate and develop language and content.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interpreter and translator services are available to CCPS schools.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding is provided by CCPS and Title III Part A under ESEA.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*FastTrack to Success 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\u2019s age, academic history, and level of English language proficiency.<\/span><\/p><h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What do parents need to know about getting their child involved in the ESL program?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During enrollment, every family must complete the Home Language Survey. If a language other than English is noted, the student will be screened to determine the level of English proficiency. Students are identified as English learners based on results from the screening process.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Is the standardized state test given annually to determine level of proficiency and whether a child can exit the program?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the Virginia English Language Proficiency Assessment, WIDA ACCESS 2.0, is given annually until the student reaches the exit criteria.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Adults<\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adult ESL programs are available through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oneccps.torxdev.com\/adult-continuing-education\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chesterfield County Public Schools Adult Continuing Education program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a2f960 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a2f960\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7afa945\" data-id=\"7afa945\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1952741 elementor-align-center elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1952741\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">ESL Welcome Center 804-706-6071<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chesterfield County Public Schools is committed to meeting the individual needs of our English learners by providing equitable access to engaging, high-quality instruction. 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