Multilingual Learner Services
Mission/Vision:
Minooka SD 201’s ELL Department works collaboratively with District staff, families, and community members to:
- Plan, assess, and support our community of learners using effective pedagogy on second language acquisition.
- Respect and embrace our cultural and linguistic diversity at Minooka SD 201.
- Collect student, staff, and family voices to help our students grow academically and socially.
- Help our students attain English proficiency while maintaining pride in their home language and culture
Dr. Tiffany Staab
Assistant Superintendent
tstaab@min201.org
Erika Martinez
Director of Multilingual Services and Family Engagement
emartinez@min201.org
305 W. Church St.
Phone: 815-467-6121
Ext.7212
Fax: 815-467-9544
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Assessments:
| Grade | Screener | Cut Score (Scores below these cut scores are considered for EL Services) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | Pre-IPT Oral English Language Proficiency Test | Advanced (Fluent English Speaking) |
| 1st semester of Kindergarten | WIDA Kindergarten Screener (listening and speaking) | 5.0 oral language proficiency |
|
2nd Semester of K-1st Semester of 1st grade |
WIDA Kindergarten Screener (all four domains) | Overall Composite 5.0 & Composite Literacy 4.2 (reading/writing) |
| 2nd Semester of 1st grade - 8th grade | WIDA Screener (online or paper) | Overall Composite 5.0 |
|
K-8th grade |
ACCESS for ELs (scores must be within a year of administration date) |
ACCESS for ELs (scores must be within a year of administration date) |
