Programs:

The Department of Language Learning provides instructional programming for language and second language learners.

The mission of the department is to encourage bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism.

Identifying English Learners (El)

According to Illinois Administrative School Code, each district in the state is required to screen all new, enrolling students who have been determined to have a language other than English used in the home. Once an additional language has been indicated, the district is obligated to screen any school-aged students of that family with the state mandated screening instrument. The results of the screening instrument are used to determine English Language level, and subsequently, eligibility for EL services.

1. DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM

The Spanish-English two-way immersion program in the Rochelle School District is designed for families who would like their children to learn another language while receiving high quality academic instruction.  Dual Language classes, available for eligible students in PreK to 5th grade provide instruction in Spanish and English with the goal of developing bilingualism, biliteracy, multiculturalism, and academic proficiencies in both languages. High-impact instructional practices support students as they learn English and grade-level skills, concepts, and vocabulary in all content areas.

Click on the Dual Language Program link in the sidebar to the left under QUICK LINKS

2.  Transitional Bilingual Education  (Tbe) Full Time/part-time Full Time/part-time        

Program includes language arts and subject matter instruction in the students’ native language and English as well as intensive instruction in English as a Second Language. As the student develops English proficiency using the strengthened knowledge and academic skills acquired in the native language, instruction in English increases and native language instruction decreases.

3.  Transitional Program Of Instruction (Tpi)

The purpose of the TPI program is to provide ELLs with English as a Second Language instruction and additional resources and supports in the general program of instruction. English language learners may be part of the general program of instruction and must receive daily ESL from appropriately certified teachers.