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Milan Area Schools’ single English-learner specialist describes testing, supports and Seal of Biliteracy gains
Summary
English learner interventionist Jen Sailor told trustees the district identifies EL students via a home-language survey and WIDA ACCESS testing, provides classroom and translation supports, uses Title III funds for family experiences, and has awarded multiple Seals of Biliteracy across languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Wolof and Romanian.
Jen Sailor, the district’s English language learner interventionist, presented an overview of the district’s EL services and the local growth in Seal of Biliteracy recognitions at the Milan Area Schools board meeting.
Sailor described the identification process (a home-language survey and a screener) and the spring WIDA ACCESS assessment, which scores students on listening, speaking, reading and writing on a 1–6 scale. “I give every teacher this…
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