SIG Leadership
Patricia
Galfano
International Exchange Coordinator, EF Foundation for Foreign Study and NYC DOE Special Education Teacher/ESL
|
Questions? Contact at:
specialeducation@nystesol.org
Read our mission statement >>
Upcoming Activities
None at this time
Recent Activities
Special Education Students
and the NYSESLAT
Date: April 26, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location:
The Ossining Public Library
53 Croton Ave
Croton NY
The recent Salon held by the Special Education
SIG was a Salon success! Held at the Ossining Library, it was
the perfect venue to address this important topic of how Special
Education students are prepared for and participate in the
NYSESLAT exam.
The discussion was a lively one. Of
particular concern shared by those in attendance was the lack of
prep time for this exam (unlike other state assessments which
seem to receive much more prep time). Concerns were shared about
how ESL students are perceived in general education settings and
how they often appear to receive less attention. It was noted
that these students are required to take this exam (NYSESLAT)
annually and that it seems unfair to hold them accountable for a
test that those in attendance thought that most English as a
first language students might not pass. Also part of the
discussion was concerns surrounding how classroom teachers are
left on their own when an ESL student lands in their classroom
and they have very little knowledge of how to properly educate
them.
Overall, the evening was a smashing success!
If you are interested in learning more about the Special
Education SIG, please use the contact information at the top of
this webpage.
RTI: Effective Practices for ELLs with Special Needs
Sponsored by Special Education and Elementary SIGs
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Central Islip School District Library, Long Island
NYS TESOL Special Interest Groups (SIG)