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English as a New Language (ENL) Department

photo of multiple country flags hanging in the hallway at Islip High School during multicultural night

Instruction in this program, formerly know as English as a Second Language (ESL), emphasizes English language acquisition. In an ENL program, language arts and content-area instruction are taught in English using specific ENL instructional strategies. Some content area classes are Integrated ENL classes. Students receive core content area and English language development instruction, including the use of the home/primary language as support and appropriate English Language Learner (ELL) instructional supports to enrich comprehension. Integrated ENL classes are taught by a teacher dually certified in the content area and ENL, or are co-taught by a certified content area teacher and a certified ENL teacher. In a stand-alone ENL class, students receive English language development instruction taught by a NYS-certified teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in order to acquire the English language needed for success in core content areas. This program typically serves ELL students from many different home/primary language backgrounds whose only common language is English and therefore cannot participate in a bilingual program.

 

   elementary ENL student using a "pointer paw" to help read    Elementary student participating in an activity during multicultural night
 Another ENL student using a 'pointer paw' to assist with reading
ENL and World Languages Coordinator Rabia Hirji flanked by two of Islip's ENL students dressed in traditional clothing from their homeland during the district's annual multicultural celebration

English Language Learner Parent Orientation night

More information coming soon!

Information table manned by District ENL/World Language staff during parent orientation night at Islip High School    photograph of an ENL teacher with students at ENL Parent Orientation Night  
  Parent presentation during ENL Parent Orientation Night    Islip High School students manning parent information tables during ENL Parent Orientation Night 

 English Language Learner Parent Orientation Video

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Family Multicultural night

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   A group of three elementary students look through a bin of international candy while a fourth student looks on during Islip's Family Mutlicultural Night   Islip High School ENL and World Language students distribute international snacks during Islip's Family Multicultural Night 
 Two elementary-aged students practice simple martial arts maneuvers during Islip's Family Multicultural Night    Three District ENL and World Language teachers sit behind an information table during Islip's Family Multicultural Night  

 

 

Parent Resources

New York State Resources

New York State ELL Parent Guides in 26 Languages (click on red plus sign to access the different languages) 

This ten-page booklet includes Bilingual Education and English as a New Language program descriptions, Frequently Asked Questions about English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners, Facts about Bilingualism and Bilingual Education, links to English Language Learner parent resources, and tips on "Participating in Your Child's Education." This booklet has been translated into 25 languages, including the top ten ELL home languages in New York State.

 

District Resources

 

Family Resources