English Language Learners
The English Language Learner (ELL) program works collaboratively with families from many cultures so that all of our students can maximize their potential.
Our mission is to support and develop language learners who are socially and academically prepared to meet their educational and post-secondary goals.
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English Proficiency Levels
Level 1: Entering
Level 2: Emerging
Level 3: Developing
Level 4: Expanding
Level 5: Bridging*
*English Proficiency in Indiana
Helpful ELL Terms
ELL - English Language Learner
ESL - English as a Second Language
WIDA - World Class Instructional Design Assessment https://wida.wisc.edu
ILP - Individualized Learning Plan - a support plan for each ELL student to ensure their academic success
English Language Learner Team
Cynthia Anderson
Titles:
Paraprofessional ELL
Locations:
Taft Middle School
Email:
Katie Budz
Titles:
ELL Paraprofessional - Jerry Ross
Locations:
Jerry Ross Elementary
Email:
Dawn Candeloro
Titles:
ELL interventionist - MacArthur and Timothy Ball
Locations:
Timothy Ball Elementary, MacArthur Elementary
Email:
Katie Chayhitz
Titles:
ELL Teacher of Record - Jerry Ross, Winfield
Locations:
Winfield Elementary, Jerry Ross Elementary
Email:
Patricia Lucas
Titles:
ELL Paraprofessional - Eisenhower and Lake Street
Locations:
Lake Street Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary
Email:
Valencia Mikulski
Titles:
ELL Teacher of Record - Timothy Ball, MacArthur
Locations:
Timothy Ball Elementary, MacArthur Elementary
Email:
Sabrina Ramirez
Titles:
Director of Secondary Education
Locations:
Central Office
Email:
Anna Retzlaff
Titles:
District ELL Specialist, ELL Teacher @ CPHS
Locations:
Crown Point High School
Email:
Roberta Smock
Titles:
ELL Interventionist
Locations:
Winfield Elementary
Email:
Fiona Suttle
Titles:
ELL Teacher of Record - Eisenhower, Solon, Lake
Locations:
Solon Robinson Elementary, Lake Street Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary
Email:
FAQs
- How is a child identified for ELL services?
- What type of services do ELL students receive?
- How can we support learning English in our home?
- When does a student exit the ELL program?
How is a child identified for ELL services?
What type of services do ELL students receive?
How can we support learning English in our home?
When does a student exit the ELL program?
ELL Resources
Community
City of Crown Point
(219) 662-3250 www.crownpoint.in.gov
Crown Point Public Library
(219) 663-0270 https://crownpointlibrary.org
Crown Point Adult Learning Center (ESL Classes)
(219) 314-9904 www.cwicorp.com/adult-learning-center
Northwest Indiana Community Action
Help with food, shelter, housing, employment, counseling, and more
Dial: 211 http://www.nwi-ca.com/families/index.html
Lake County Health Department (Immunization Clinic)
(219) 755-3658