ESL ELL Memo

Half Hollow Hills Central School District Department of English as a Second Language

To: Teachers of English Language Learners From: Francesco L. Fratto, Director of World Languages & English as a Second Language Re: The ESL Program The following essential documents will be available online or will be sent to you directly:  A summary of the ESL program: http://www.hhh.k12.ny.us/page.cfm?p=976078  A summary of the student’s English language proficiency level: Will be sent by ESL teacher  The following resources, plus many more can be found at: http://www.hhh.k12.ny.us/page.cfm?p=977590  A form for your use to advise the ESL teacher of any topics/vocabulary you would like the ESL teacher to touch upon in the content area period  An overview of the language acquisition/learning process  A list of tips and strategies for mainstream teachers of ELLs  An article on ELLs  Language Issue or Learning Disability? Document to provide support  Links and additional resources