English Learner Program
Did you know that if your child comes from a home where a language other than English is spoken they may be eligible to participate in an English Learner (EL) Program here at Onahan?
Our EL programs provide support for your child in a variety of ways:
- individualized language support
- collaboration with the English Language Program Teacher and Classroom Teachers
- instructional support with the English Language Program Teacher
Types of English Learner Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education Program (TBE):
When a Chicago Public School has 20 or more English Learner students that speak the same language a TBE program is established. This program supports your child through native language instruction in core subjects, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to help develop your child’s English Language Proficiency, and supports & modifications to all core subjects taught in English that are appropriate for your child's English Language Proficiency.
Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI):
When a school has 19 or fewer EL students that speak the same language the students qualify for the TPI program. In the TPI program your child will receive ESL instruction to help develop your child's English Language Proficiency and supports & modifications that are appropriate for your child's English Language Proficiency.
Key Terms:
English learners are students who are eligible to receive support at school
with the English language.
with the English language.
Language proficiency is a measurement of where students are in the process
of language development.
of language development.
Language development is a process that takes time. Students move along this process at different rates.