Who is the English Language Learner?

English Language Learners (ELLs) are those students whose primary or native language is one other than English or who live in a home where a second language is spoken. Federal and state regulations mandate that local school districts provide appropriate services and equitable and effective learning opportunities for English Language Learners that ensure that ELLs have the language support that they need to succeed in school.

The ESL Program in Chariho

Chariho Public Schools has developed a language program to support students who are English Language Learners (ELLs). The program supports the students both in and out of the classroom with the ELL teacher and general education teacher working together.

The Program Goals for Students are:

  • to develop social and academic language in English
  • to succeed in general education classes
  • to participate in the new culture
  • to respect native cultures

Features of the Program

  • Supports the development of English in listening, speaking, reading, and writing
  • instruction tailored to individual needs
  • sheltered instruction for beginning students
  • All instruction is in English

Screening and Assessment

  • Home Language Survey
  • Parent Interview
  • WAPT/MODEL Screener
  • MODEL – Progress Monitoring
  • ACCESS test for ELLs

Program Supports

  • Parent and family events
  • Mailings and phone calls (translations when available)
  • District advisory committee/building PTO

Supporting Students at Home

  • reading, story-telling and singing in the native language
  • talking about school day
  • checking homework folder/agenda daily
  • set aside a quiet place for study/reading
  • attend parent meetings/conferences

Contact information, please call:

Carol Blanchette:Assistant Superintendent

(401) 364-1150

Joseph Lopes: CHS and CMS ELL Teacher

(401) 364-0651

Rene Rosivach: Chariho Elementary Schools

ELL Teacher

(401) 364-7716

Chariho Regional Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, sexual orientation or disability in accordance with applicable regulations.

Chariho Regional Schools

ELL Program

A Program Guide

for Students and Families