English Learner
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BPS EL Program Director Michele Svihovec
Centennial Elementary School
2800 Ithica Drive
Bismarck, ND 58503
701-323-4290EL Resource Teacher Bryce Streed
Bismarck High School
EL Resource Teacher Lisa Symens
Horizon Middle School
Liberty Elementary SchoolEL Resource Teacher Rocky Metzger
Wachter Middle School
Myhre Elementary SchoolEL Resource Teacher Jacqueline Matta
Moses/Solheim Elementary School
EL Welcome Center Teacher Jennifer Bina
Grades K-1
Centennial/Miller/Highland Acres/Roosevelt Elementary School
701-323-4143
EL Resource Teacher Renee Feist
Century High School
EL Resource Teacher Landen Schmeichel
Legacy High School
Pioneer/Sunrise Elementary School
EL Resource Teacher Wanda Horner
Simle Middle School
Murphy/Lincoln Elementary School
EL Resource Teacher Tara Heth
Grimsrud/Northridge/Will-Moore Elementary School
EL Welcome Center Teacher Rebecca Andvik
Grades 2-5
ELL (English Learning Language)
An ELL program is used in the Bismarck Public School district because the language minority population is very divers and represents many different languages. ELL programs can accommodate students from different language backgrounds in the same class, and teachers do not need to be proficient in the home language(s) of their students. BPS uses an integrated ELL program that provides language-assistant services in the mainstream classroom as much as possible. Specialized staff work closely with classroom teachers to provide services. Classroom teachers modify materials, and use peer tutors along with instructional aides to provide services. Specialized ELL methodology and materials are incorporated into classroom activities as much as possible.
Research has shown that an inclusionary, least restricted environment is a sound educational practice for all special learners. LEP students can learn English from peers and feel more successful if they arc pan of the whole group.
ELL Class Period -Middle & High School
This is generally used in middle and high school settings. Students receive ELL instruction during a regular class period. They may be grouped for instruction according to their level of English proficiency. Grades 9-12 receive I credit per semester class.