Mission Statement

We exist to educate students both academically and socially so that they become responsible citizens of our local and global community.

Welcome to Mrs. Elsner’s website for the 2011-2012 school year!  Contained in this site is information about English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) that I teach at my five schools.  By assessing the various links, you can read the class syllabi, and find out more about Mrs. Elsner.

     My schedule is as follows:

Monday:       1^st Period at Travelers Rest High School
                    Heritage Elementary
                    Northwest Middle
Tuesday:      1^st Period at Travelers Rest High School
                    Slater-Marietta Elementary
Wednesday: 1^st Period at Travelers Rest High School
                   Gateway Elementary
Thursday:    1^st Period at Travelers Rest High School
                   Slater-Marietta Elementary
Friday:         1^st Period at Travelers Rest High School                  
                   Gateway Elementary 
             

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)  

Role of the ESOL Teacher

·        To help students to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.

·        To support student’s content area learning

·        To advocate for students by collaborating with other teachers and communicating with
      parents

·        To facilitate the integration of students into the school community both academically and
      socially

English Language Proficiency Testing

·        Students who have a primary home language other than English should be referred to the
     ESOL teacher for language proficiency testing.

·        The IDEA Language Proficiency Test (IPT) is used for ESOL program placement purposes.

·        The English Language Development Assessment (ELDA) is administered in the spring to
     measure annual progress in English language acquisition.

·        Both instruments have various levels for K-12 students; test the four language skills (listening,
     speaking, reading, and writing); and result in classifications from Non-English Proficient to  
     Fluent English Proficient.

Assessment of ESOL Proficient

·        Teachers are required to modify their instruction, assignments, and tests for English language
     learners (ELLs).  The report card should reflect these modifications.

·        If a student is not on grade level, the teacher should add the report card comment
     (081) “reflects modified curriculum”. 

·        Please keep in mind that students should not receive a failing grade due to limited English
     proficiency.

·        ELLs in 3^rd-5^th grade will be tested on all portions of new state test, formally PACT, with the
     exception of those students who entered a U.S. school after July 1, 2008.  Those students  
     may be exempted from the ELA portion only.  

Be sure to explore and enjoy the links below!

• The “About” link is full of background information on Mrs. Elsner, her training, experience, and interests. 
• The “News” link contains excerpts about any new or breaking new concerning Mrs. Elsner, her classes, or students.
• The “Students” link contains a broad and general description of the type of students she teaches in class each semester. 
• The “Parents” link contains a copy of the syllabi for my ESOL class  
• The "Teacher" link contains information to help your ESOL student in your classroom.

   

  Feel free to contact me by phone or email:

Phone (864) 355-5231     (Voicemail)                                                                                               

E-mail: lelsner@greenville.k12.sc.us

Website:
1. Go to: wwwgreenville.k12.sc.us
2. Click on directories
3. Click on faculty
4. Click on Lori Elsner