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Ottumwa schools to pilot newcomer program for grades 3'5 at Farney to accelerate English acquisition
Summary
The district presented a newcomer program designed to provide concentrated English-language support for students with little or no English; staff detailed staffing, screening tools and an expected one- to two-semester placement model and said the program will start in fall and be centered at Farney Elementary.
At a regular meeting the district presented a new newcomer program intended to support students who arrive with limited or no English. Mike Steensman, an El program staff member, said the district currently serves roughly 1,200 English learners and that 272 of them are in grades 3'5; he summarized the design: an intake/welcome center, concentrated instruction, push-in and pull-out supports, and a goal of returning students to their resident school once they have acquired enough school-based language.
Nut graf: The newcomer program will be centered at Farney Elementary for grades 3'5, include…
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