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View District Performance Levels* Due to new ELA assessments, the release of the 2024-2025 report card from USBE will be significantly delayed
Multilingual Learners (MLs) face numerous challenges as they adapt to a new educational system, master both social and academic language, and meet grade-level content standards. Therefore, it is imperative for school-based teams to collaborate effectively to ensure that multilingual learners receive the support they need to experience academic success. One essential form of this support is conducting a comprehensive review prior to referring a Multilingual Learner for Special Education Services. The district ML Evaluation Team can support you in this process.
Several factors need to be taken into consideration and should involve a reflective and timely process. With a team of individuals such as a PLC:
Contact the parent(s) or guardian(s) to gather input on the student’s language use and development at home
Review RTI data with Tier I & Tier II instruction, considering historical data to identify patterns of progress and consult your school’s Student Support Team (SST), Instructional Coach, and/or ISD Specialists
In observations, be aware of specific behaviors and determine whether difficulties stem from a language barrier or a possible language disorder. A critical distinction is whether challenges appear in both the student’s home language and English. Compare how the student uses their languages, note differences between social (BICS) and academic (CALP) language, and monitor growth with supports:
Once the referral and supporting documents are submitted, the ML Evaluation team will review them and provide a response with recommendations for testing.
However, please do not delay in submitting a referral. It is important to expedite the process as soon as possible in order to provide students the support they need.
If you have any questions, please contact the ML Evaluation Team.
The ML Evaluation Team is here to support you with the referral process. Email us at ML_Evalteam@canyonsdistrict.org.
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If a movie about super teachers were ever made, Lucie Chamberlain would be a prime candidate for a leading role. Fortunately for her kindergarten students at Alta View Elementary, she already thrives in a supporting role for them. Parents thank her for being a “super teacher.” She is also described as an “amazing colleague.” Whether students need help in the classroom or from home while sick, Lucie goes above and beyond to help them learn, overcome fears, and feel important and cared for. Lucie is the reason a number of kids went from hating school to loving it, according to parents. The way she exudes patience, sweetness, positive energy, and love for her students with special needs melts is appreciated and admired. One parent noted: “Both my kids wish she could be their teacher forever.” Another added: “She treats every student like their learning and their feelings are her priority.” Super teacher, indeed!