Multilingual Language Learners (MLL)
Middle School Multilingual Language Learners (MLL)
ISD multilingual students will access grade level instruction in an inclusive, culturally and linguistically-responsive learning environment as they develop their language proficiency.
The Issaquah School District uses an acceleration model that empowers multilingual students to develop the social and academic English language proficiency that they will need to be successful in content-area instruction throughout their day. Language and skill development is accelerated, so students can meet high standards in ALL academic areas.
The WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework provides learning targets for teachers as they help the ELL students learn English.
In the middle school MLL program, a certificated teacher teaches the English Language Development class for MLL students. This class works to build student proficiency in academic language, helping students access the core curriculum throughout the rest of their day. These classes focus on oral language development, explicit instruction in the structure of the English language, and academic language development through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. They may also support the student in their core classroom work.
MLL teachers will select the appropriate level course for students eligible for Multilingual Language Learner Program.
English Language Development 1 (KE600)
Learning Recommendations: Scores at Entering/Beginning on the WIDA assessment and less than three years in the United States
Description: This course is designed to develop students’ oral language abilities and literacy skills using English language development strategies. Students develop oral and written competence in understanding and engaging in academic discourse. The students develop a strong academic vocabulary base of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, which are used in the four domains of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
English Language Development 2 (KE601)
Learning Recommendations: Scores at Developing/Expanding on the WIDA assessment and 2-3 years in the MLL program
Description: This course is designed to continue to develop students’ oral language abilities and literacy skills using English Language development strategies. Students continue to develop oral and written competence in understanding and engaging in academic discourse. The students expand upon a strong academic vocabulary base of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, which are used in the four domains of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
English Language Development 3 (KE602)
Learning Recommendations: Scores at Expanding/Bridging on the WIDA assessment and 4 or more years in the MLL program.
Description: This course is designed to further develop students’ oral language abilities and literacy skills using English Language development strategies to reach English proficiency. Students continue to develop oral and written competence in understanding and engaging in academic discourse. The students continue to expand upon a strong academic vocabulary base of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, which are used in the four domains of speaking, listening, reading and writing.