4.17A      Programs In This Cluster

·     ESL

4.17B       Overall Goals For This Cluster

Short Term:  

·     Align ESL curriculum with California Adult Model Standards.

·     Use the language laboratory effectively for English language learning and practice.

Long Term:  

·     Offer a comprehensive, flexible and easily accessible program of ESL courses and services at four venues.

4.17C       Specific Goals, Objectives And Resource Needs For This Cluster

Short Term Objectives:  

·     Offer more staff development (teacher and tutor training) activities.

·     Implement effective course and teacher evaluation activities.

·     Conduct curriculum development activities.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     Conduct on-going evaluations of ESL curriculum and revise as needed.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional full-time ESL teacher as needed for program growth.

·     Additional bilingual instructional aide to meet growth needs.

·     Additional computer technician as required by growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Additional computer for office.

·     Scanner.

·     Printer.

·     LCD projection device.

·     Scantron machine.

·     Audio and video equipment.

Other Requirements  

·     Funds for professional development activities, equipment (such as an LCD projector), and resource materials for an ESL library.

Professional Development  

·     Staff attend workshops and conferences on Cal. Adult Model Standards.

·     Distance training (video downlinks and on-line training).

Resources Required - Long Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional full-time ESL teacher as needed for increased enrollment.

·     Additional ESL tutors as required by program growth.

·     Computer technician to accommodate growth needs.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Development of ESL lab (1,200 sq. ft.) in proposed new technology building.

·     Additional lab stations, computers and a LCD projection unit.

·     Audio and visual equipment.

·     Area or small room (approx. 150 sq. ft.) for ESL library.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     Attend workshops and conferences on Cal. Adult Model Standards.

·     Distance training (video downlinks and on-line training).

Short Term Objectives:  

·     Select and implement appropriate hardware and software.

·     Evaluate hardware and software on a regular basis and make changes as needed.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     Evaluate hardware and software on a regular basis and make changes as needed.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

Personnel  

·     See above under Goal #1.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Computer software (especially for speaking and listening skills).

Other Requirements  

·     Software for the Language Lab as well as training in its use.

Professional Development  

·     Training teachers and instructional aides in the use of technology.

·     Training (above) via workshops, video and on-line activities.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

Personnel  

·     See above under Goal #1.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Separate ESL lab to be housed in proposed new technology building.

·     Additional computers and one LCD display unit.

·     Video and audio equipment.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     Training teachers and instructional aides in the use of technology.

·     Training (above) via workshops, video and on-line activities.

Short Term Objectives:  

·     Create new courses and revise existing courses in grammar, speaking and listening, writing, and reading.

·     Evaluate current courses by means of surveys and consultations with students, teachers, and instructional aides.

·     Locate stable venues for ESL classes in Adelanto and Apple Valley.

Long Term Objectives:  

·     Continue on-going evaluation of courses.

·     Develop distance-learning courses that allow students flexibility and evaluate on an on-going basis.

Resources Required - Short Term:  

Personnel  

·     Additional part-time instructors as needed for increased enrollment.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Additional classrooms at venues in community.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     Train teachers and instructional aides.

·     Train (above) via workshops, video, and on-line activities.

Resources Required - Long Term:  

Personnel  

·     See above under Goal #1.

·     Additional full-time instructional aides to accommodate program growth.

·     Additional computer technician as needed for growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     See Goal #2 above.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     Train teachers and instructional aides.

·     Train (above) via workshops, video, and on-line activities.

4.17D       Summary Of Requirements For This Cluster

Short Term (1998-2000):  

Personnel  

·     Additional full-time faculty to meet increased enrollment needs.

·     Additional part-time faculty as needed to accommodate growth.

·     Additional instructional aides and computer technicians as required by program growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     Small room (150 sq. ft.) for ESL library.

·     Additional computer stations in ESL lab with LCD display unit.

·     Additional classrooms at off-campus venues in the community.

·     Audio and video equipment.

·     Additional computer for office.

·     Printer for office.

·     Scantron machine.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     Staff attend workshops, get distance or on-line training for use of technology and curriculum development.

Long Term (2001-2005+):  

Personnel  

·     Additional full-time faculty to meet increased enrollment needs.

·     Additional full-time instructional aides and computer technicians as needed for growth.

·     Additional part-time faculty as required by program growth.

Facilities/Equipment  

·     ESL lab (1,200 sq. ft.).

·     Audio and video equipment.

·     LCD display unit.

Other Requirements  

·     None identified.

Professional Development  

·     Teachers and instructional aides attend workshops and get on-line and distance training in curriculum development, effective tutoring methods and technology.