EL Paraprofessional (6.5 hours/day - 176 days/year) presso Freeport School District 145

Inputs 

(activities done by the position/ how they spend their time/ daily schedule

Evidence

(what can we see as a result of the daily schedule - logs, data book, quarterly reports, calendar) 

Outcomes

(what happens for students - attendance, test scores, Panorama scores - how do we know this position is getting good ROI?)

1. Language Support

   - Provide one-on-one or small group language instruction to ELL students

   - Assist ELL students in understanding and completing classroom tasks

   - Support students in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English

   - Help students build academic vocabulary across subject areas

2. Classroom Assistance

   - Support lead teachers in adapting lessons and materials for ELL students

   - Assist in creating a welcoming and culturally responsive classroom environment

   - Help manage classroom activities, focusing on the needs of ELL students

   - Facilitate communication between ELL students and their English-speaking peers

3. Cultural Liaison

   - Act as a cultural bridge between ELL students, their families, and the school

   - Assist in translating and interpreting when necessary (if bilingual)

   - Help students and families navigate school systems and cultural differences

   - Support teachers in understanding and respecting students' cultural backgrounds

4. Academic Support

   - Reinforce concepts taught by the classroom teacher in students' native language if possible

   - Assist ELL students with homework and test preparation

   - Provide additional explanations of academic content as needed

   - Support ELL students in using educational technology and resources

5. Language Assessment and Progress Monitoring

   - Assist in administering language proficiency assessments

   - Help collect data on students' language development progress

   - Participate in the identification and reclassification process for ELL students

   - Support teachers in tracking and documenting ELL students' academic progress

6. Collaboration and Communication

   - Work closely with ELL teachers, classroom teachers, and other support staff

   - Participate in team meetings regarding ELL student progress and needs

   - Communicate regularly with teachers about students' language development and academic challenges

   - Assist in maintaining open lines of communication with ELL students' families

7. Resource Development

   - Help create or adapt learning materials for ELL students

   - Assist in developing visual aids and language support tools

   - Contribute to the creation of culturally relevant educational resources

   - Organize and maintain ELL resources and materials

8. Professional Development

   - Attend training sessions on ELL instructional strategies and cultural competence

   - Stay informed about best practices in second language acquisition

   - Participate in workshops on working with diverse student populations

   - Seek opportunities to improve personal language skills if bilingual

1.  Language Support Documentation

   - Logs of language instruction sessions provided to ELL students

   - Records of vocabulary and language concepts taught

   - Progress notes on students' language development

2. Adapted Educational Materials

   - Modified classroom materials with language supports

   - Translated documents or resources (if bilingual)

   - Visual aids and graphic organizers for language learning

3. Cultural Liaison Activities

   - Records of cultural mediation instances

   - Documentation of translation/interpretation services provided

   - Notes from meetings with ELL families

4. Academic Support Records

   - Logs of tutoring sessions and homework assistance

   - Examples of scaffolded assignments for ELL students

   - Records of technology use in supporting ELL students

5. Assessment and Progress Monitoring

   - Data collection sheets on language proficiency progress

   - Notes on students' performance in language assessments

   - Documentation of students' academic achievements in content areas

6. Collaboration Artifacts

   - Minutes from team meetings about ELL students

   - Communication logs with teachers and families

   - Emails or messages coordinating ELL support

7. Resource Development Products

   - Created or adapted ELL learning materials

   - Organized ELL resource libraries or digital repositories

   - Culturally relevant educational tools and resources

8. Professional Growth Evidence

   - Certificates from ELL-related training and workshops

   - Personal language learning progress (if applicable)

   - Reflections on implemented ELL strategies and their effectiveness

1. Language Proficiency

   - Accelerated English language acquisition among ELL students

   - Improved scores on language proficiency assessments

   - Enhanced confidence in using English for academic and social purposes

2. Academic Achievement

   - Improved performance of ELL students in content area subjects

   - Increased participation of ELL students in classroom activities

   - Higher rates of homework completion and assignment understanding

3. Cultural Integration

   - Greater involvement of ELL students in school activities and programs

   - Improved cross-cultural understanding among all students

   - Enhanced sense of belonging for ELL students within the school community

4. Family Engagement

   - Increased participation of ELL families in school events and conferences

   - Improved communication between the school and ELL families

   - Greater understanding among families of the U.S. education system

5. Classroom Inclusivity

   - More effective differentiation of instruction for ELL students

   - Increased use of culturally responsive teaching practices

   - Enhanced peer relationships between ELL and non-ELL students

6. Student Confidence and Well-being

   - Improved self-esteem and self-efficacy among ELL students

   - Reduced anxiety related to language barriers

   - Increased willingness to take risks in language learning

7. Teacher Effectiveness

   - Enhanced capacity of classroom teachers to support ELL students

   - More efficient use of instructional time through targeted ELL support

   - Improved collaboration between mainstream and ELL teachers

8. Resource Utilization

   - More effective use of language learning materials and technologies

   - Increased availability of culturally and linguistically appropriate resources

   - Better alignment of ELL support with curriculum objectives

9. School Culture

   - Heightened awareness and celebration of linguistic diversity

   - Improved overall school climate regarding inclusion and multiculturalism

   - Increased recognition of bilingualism as an asset

10. Long-term Student Success

    - Higher rates of ELL student retention and graduation

    - Improved college and career readiness among ELL students

    - Enhanced long-term academic and social outcomes for ELL students

11. Assessment and Accountability

    - More accurate assessment of ELL students' content knowledge

    - Improved tracking of language proficiency growth

    - Enhanced ability to demonstrate program effectiveness to stakeholders