Second Language Programs
Director of Second Language ProgramsCheryl Wolfel, Ed.D.
Phone: 847-963-3136
E-mail: wolfelc@ccsd15.net
Junior High Foreign Language Program
District 15 offers a foreign language program in each of its four
junior high schools. Each school has created its own unique and
flexible program.
Elementary World Language Clubs
Many of the schools in District 15 organize a before-school, noon-hour
or after-school club offering instruction in a modern world language.
Each school operates its own club.
English Language Learner Program
In accordance with the requirements of the state of Illinois, District 15
provides programs designed to meet the needs of students whose native
language is other than English. The purpose of our programs is to
accelerate English language literacy while valuing the social and
cultural knowledge that a child brings to school. Click
here for more information on the English Language Learner Program*
(Adobe PDF 494KB).
- W-APT—Used for initial assessment and placement of ELLs. The W-APT™ is an adaptive test that can gauge students' proficiency up to and beyond Level 5 of the WIDA ELP Standards.
- ACCESS—Annual test of ELLs which measure academic language proficiency. Click here for testing schedule.
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (B-PAC)
El Comité de Padres Hispanos (B-PAC/ Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee) esta integrado por padres/protectores de estudiantes inscritos en el programa bilingüe, maestros bilingües, consejeros y líderes de la comunidad. Se reunirá 4 veces al año.
El comité participa en el planeamiento, operación y evaluación del programa bilingüe. Adicionalmente, temas importantes relacionados a la educación, el distrito y la comunidad son compartidos.Padres bilingües, maestros y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos a participar.
El comité se reunirá para el año escolar 2008-2009:
- Septiembre 25, 2008
- Noviembre 18, 2008
- Marzo 19, 2009
- Mayo 19, 2009
Apunte la Fecha! Charlas en Español!
CECILIA SANCHEZ, COORDINADORA
ZANDRA CARDENAS, VICE-COORDINADORA
Presidente: Norma Lara
Vice-Presidente: Rosaura Vaquero
Secretaria: Carmen Estrada
Secretaria: Laura Ramirez
847-963-3129
Email: sanchec1@ccsd15.net |
The Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (B-PAC) consists of parents/guardians of students enrolled in the bilingual program, bilingual teachers, counselors and community leaders.
The B-PAC meets 4 times a year. The committee participates in the planning, operation and evaluation of the bilingual program. In addition, important topics relating to education, the district and the community are shared.
Bilingual parents, staff representatives, and community members are encouraged to attend. Meetings for the 2008-2009 school year are scheduled for:
- September 25, 2008
- November 18, 2008
- March 19, 2009
- May 19, 2009
Save the Date!
Presentations in Spanish
CECILIA SANCHEZ, CHAIR
ZANDRA CARDENAS, CO-CHAIR
President: Norma Lara
Vice-President: Rosaura Vaquero
Secretary: Carmen Estrada
Secretary: Laura Ramirez
847-963-3129
Email: sanchec1@ccsd15.net
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