What type of English language program do you have at PS 314?

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• We have a Freestanding ENL Program that provides push-in (integrated) instruction and pull-out (standalone) instruction.

  • Push-in instruction is when an ENL teacher goes into the child's classroom to support with work in literacy.

  • Pull-out instruction is when an ENL teacher takes a small group of beginner level ELLs into a separate classroom for intense language instruction. 

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Who is the ENL Coordinator at PS 314?​

• Ms. Claire Sheehan

  • claire.sheehan@thefairmontschool.com ​​

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What curriculum is used to teach English to ELLs?

• Literacy - Into-Reading

• Phonics - Open Court Reading, Alphachant​​

• English - National Geographic REACH and Learning A-Z 

• Intervention - Reading Rescue and Recipe for Reading

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What extra supports are available for ELLs?

• Title III Afterschool 

• Learning A-Z Home Login

• Imagine Learning Home Login​​

• 2 years of support service after testing out of the program 

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How are ELLs tested?

• Newly admitted ELLs are given the NYSITELL (New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners)

  • This test places the child at an English development level​

• Each spring ELLs take the NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test)

  • Results of this test are used to see whether or not the child is ready to exit out of the ENL program 

  • An annual parent meeting will be held in late spring to discuss progress​

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How can I find out more information?

• Please contact the ENL program coordinator at (718) 860-5210 or send an email to diane.browngeorge@thefairmontschool.com