SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT



ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER (ELL)

Mission Statement

The mission of the Institute for Second Language Achievement (ISLA) at Texas A & M University – Corpus Christi is to assist high potential schools with planning and implementing effective practices that enhance language and academic achievement of English language learners.

Goals & Objectives
The goals & objectives of the Institute for Second Language Achievement (ISLA) include:
  • Establishment of a project work team at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (Lead University).
  • Create a Project Advisory Committee.
  • Establish a project website.
  • Develop a prototype for online ESL certification - Secondary Teachers.
  • Design, develop, and implement a series of professional development workshops for teachers in high potential ELL campuses. Workshops include but will not be limited to the following topics:
    • Effective Language Programs
    • L1 & L2 Literacy Development
    • Effective Transitional Bilingual Language Acquisition
    • ESL Methodology
  • Identify materials & resources available to improve ELL student learning.
  • Implement 3 - 4 ELL Improvement Teams at Texas A & M University System Institutions.
  • Provide technical assistance to selected ELL campuses which may include:
    • Online professional development
    • Performance analysis of ELL students
    • Program consultation
    • Model campus improvement plans to enhance ELL student achievement
    • Evaluations of campus improvement plans


Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, College of Education