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model – students receive content instruction from a teacher certified in that content area with a collaborating
ESOL certified teacher who provides language assistance for ELLs in the class. The curriculum follows the
GPS of the general education content course but integrates the WIDA Standards and differentiates instruction
and tasks to accommodate second language learners.
A Composite Proficiency Level of 3 or higher with a strong proficiency score in Reading, is suggested for
ELLs taking content area classes. English Language Learners (ELLs) are likely to experience success on the
End-of-Course-Tests if they have an ACCESS for ELLS Composite Proficiency Level (CPL) of 4.3 – 4.8
combined with a strong Reading proficiency score.
Pre-Requisite: Algebra 1
Terms Offered: Fall and Spring but depends upon the needs of ELL population based on English Language
Proficiency levels balanced with other criteria including individual student age, graduation needs, motivation,
work habits, and minimum class sizes.
Grade Levels: 9 - 12
Units of Credit: 1.0
Quality Points: 0.5
Course #: 27.09980
Course Title: ESOL GSE
Geometry Support
This elective course, is used in conjunction with 27.09720 or GSE Geometry. The
content of this course is differentiated to meet the specific needs of each student, supporting his/her
instructional needs in the GSE Analytic Geometry course.
Course Description:
Pre-Requisite: concurrently enrolled in 27.09720
or GSE Geometry.
Terms Offered: Fall and Spring but depends upon the needs of ELL population based on English Language
Proficiency levels balanced with other criteria including individual student age, graduation needs, motivation,
work habits, and minimum class sizes.
Grade Levels: 9 - 12
Units of Credit: 1.0
Quality Points: 0.5
Course #: 45.08300
Course Title: ESOL World
History
The first required core Social Studies class, World History is a survey course beginning
with the earliest civilizations and highlighting important developments throughout the world until the early
21st century. The course includes topics related to Early Civilizations and Classical Empires; Growth,
Expansion, and the Emergence of the Modern World; Global Interaction and Conflict; and the Contemporary
World.
Course Description:
Core ESOL classes such as this one are taught via one of two models: 1.) In a sheltered class model, the class
(size limited to a maximum set by the state) is composed solely of ELLs and taught by a teacher who holds
the content area certification as well as the ESOL Endorsement or ESOL (P-12) certification. 2.) In a Push-in
model – students receive content instruction from a teacher certified in that content area with a collaborating
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