With the unprecedented challenges in education during this recent school year, many of the most vulnerable English Learners have experienced significant learning setbacks. To help assist these students overcome this learning loss many school districts are offering intervention and summer school programs. To help these students overcome this learning loss, many school districts are offering summer school and summer intervention ELD programs. It is expected that more students than ever will take advantage of these programs.

As educators you already have a lot on your plates, so you’ll be glad to hear that Language Tree Online is offering ready-made, focused curricula for schools’ summer ELD programs. These are proven resources and lessons that can be used to help English learners get back on track and better prepared for the fall semester. The first curriculum, ELD Level 1, is geared towards Newcomers, SLIFEs, and Beginner English learners. There is also an ELD Level 2 curriculum designed for Intermediate and Long-Term ELLs.

Let’s take a closer look at these programs that are aligned with the most recent ELD standards.

Summer Intensive ELD Programs

The Language Tree Online Summer Intensive ELD program help educators quickly pinpoint areas where their English learners need the most support. You can then focus on these specific areas for the summer using connected lessons to address identified language gaps. The course features a structured curriculum that can support a 4 to 8-week summer program.

• Standards-Based Assessments: Granular online formative assessments give you insights into your students’ language skill gaps so you can determine where you should focus instruction.
• Standards-Based Lessons: Choose from a selection of standards-based lessons covering foundational literacy skills, language function and construction, and collaborative listening and speaking. These lessons connect to the assessment, so you can use them to teach to the language gaps identified by the assessment. You’ll also be able to assign online practice assignments that reinforce what the students are learning in the lessons.
• Acculturation Support: The program offers a unique module on American School Culture to help Newcomers acclimate to a new culture and school environment as they enter school in the fall.
• Instructional Blueprint for Summer Educators: One hour of professional development training is included. You’ll also have access to summer instructional routines, downloadable week-by-week planning templates, and built-in progress monitoring reports to support accountability and compliance requirements.

Learn More

Make sure your English learners get the most out of the condensed summer session. Contact Studica today for more information and/or a quote for the Summer Intensive ELD programs. We’ll be happy to answer your questions or provide you with a demonstration of the program.