ESL Coordinator/Teacher
Hafa Adai! My name is Lois T.
Gumataotao and I am the ESL Teacher and Coordinator. What is ESL? ESL stands
for English as a
Second Language. I focus on the development of
English communication skills with the English Learners (ELs). The four skills necessary for effective
communication in English are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. As the ELs (English Learners) progress, they
should become more comfortable with the English language. This is demonstrated through reading
comprehension, spoken fluency and effective writing.
A student is eligible for ESL services based on the HLS (Home
Language Survey) a parent completes as part of the registration
process. If the student comes from a
home environment where language other than English is spoken and scores at a
non-proficient level (a LAS Oral score of 3 or below) on the LAS (Language
Assessment Scale), he/she is eligible.
Parents will be contacted if their child will be participating in this
program.
Every effort will be
made to meet the needs of the ELs as I help them acquire fluency in the English
language. If you need more information
on the ESL Program, please free to call me at 649-8256.
