Burlington Schools S.T.E.P. Class Studying Toward English Proficiency Instructor: Ms. Lynda Siegel 2011 NNETESOL CONFERENCE Saint Michael's College

Burlington SchoolsS.T.E.P. Class

Studying Toward English Proficiency

Instructor: Ms. Lynda Siegel

2011 NNETESOL CONFERENCE Saint Michael's College

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Saint Michael's College


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When? & HOW? 2011 NNETESOL CONFERENCE



Who?


Children of refugee families settled in Burlington, VT


“WORD CLOUD” depicting the language groups of the current

STEP class

wordsift.com


What?

The S.T.E.P Class

A self-contained multi-age classroom of English Language Learners

Criteria for placement

Benefits

Challenges2011 NNETESOL CONFERENCE



Where?



Why?


Brief Timeline of Arrival of Refugees to Burlington


When?

Upon Arrival to the BSDRegistration Screening



How?


The Total

Curriculum



The Social

Curriculum

Classroom Routines



Classroom Rules PBIS


The AcademicCurriculum

Literacy


Wilson Fundations

Readers’ and Writers’ Workshop

Math


Bridges Math Program

Science


Integrated Arts: Artist in residency programs



Bringing Literature to Life


Questions?

Presenters: Lynda Siegel & Kathy McLean

[email protected]@bsdvt.org

Thank you!


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Burlington Schools S.T.E.P. Class Studying Toward English Proficiency Instructor: Ms. Lynda Siegel 2011 NNETESOL CONFERENCE Saint Michael's College