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From: carol sawka <csawka@flex.net>
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Subject: Re: Multi-Level classes
Date: 21 Nov 1996 23:49:21 -0500
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Hi!
I was so interested to read your different comments about
multi-level classes. I just heard today that next year our high school
principal wants to mix all levels instead of keeping the 3 levels, beginner,
intermediate, advanced, that we have had in the past. Texas recently
changed the English requirement for ESOL students. To graduate with a
diploma, a student must have ESOL 1, ESOL 2 and regular English 3 and
English 4. If a student comes in as a total nonspeak, he/she must be ready
for regular English in just 2 years. Many are ready, but the majority need
at least one more year. It is a difficult job, as it is. Just the thought
of mixing 20 students of all different levels in one class turns my hair
white. I, too, need some hard research to respectfully submit to my
superiors for their consideration. Who's got the beef?
Carol Sawka
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