JFK Elementary ML Programs

LEAP (Learning English with Academic Proficiency) Newcomer Program

• A sheltered classroom for newcomer MLs in grades 3-5
• This class is open to students who have entered the US within the last year and have had interrupted or limited schooling.  Students are assessed with the WIDA Screener and a local English language screener to be considered for placement in this class.
• LEAP students learn basic social and academic language, including the language and content of reading, math, social studies and science.  Additionally these students focus on specific school readiness skills and participate in music, art, physical education and guidance in a sheltered environment to support their English language skills and their socio-emotional needs as they acclimate to US public schools.

Co-teaching and Pull Out Grade Level ML Services

• ML students in grades K-5 who are not placed in our newcomer program receive small group support to help develop their English language skills and content area knowledge and/or co-teaching instruction in math or literacy from an ML and content area teacher.