ESL Program Overview

Haledon is home to a diverse population with more than 48% of the student population speaking a second language. Slide #2   Over 25 languages are spoken by Haledon students and their families. Slide #3  Slide # 4 Students with limited English language proficiency are provided with instruction and support in order to function successfully in an academic setting Three full-time ESL teachers are on staff to offer instruction to English Language Learners (ELLs) for at least two periods per school day.  Slide #7 The program stresses daily communication skills, along with academic  reading, writing, and speaking.  Slide #6  The Haledon School does not offer bilingual instruction.

Entrance Procedures

Students enrolling in the Haledon Public School, parents must complete  a home language survey.  Information provided by parents includes the language spoken at home, country of birth, and the length of time in the United States. Slide #5  Based on this information  and the student’s level of English proficiency, students may be referred into the ESL program. Slide #5

Exit Procedures

The English language proficiency of students in the ESL program is evaluated by using the state-established cutoff scores on the IPT and ACCESS for ELLS. Students will have met exit requirements and additional multiple measures in order to exit the ESL program. Slide #11

ESL Homework Club

 ELLs  in grades K-8 receive one-on-one support with homework and projects from their content area/grade level classes in the a.m. Slide #12

Adult Classes

The Haledon Public School offers classes in English as a Second Language and Citizenship to the Haledon community.  Classes begin in January and offer three levels of instruction:  beginner, intermediate, and advanced.  Slide #13