ESOL PARENT MEETINGS October 21, 2014 Stuart High School 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 3301 Peace Valley Ln Falls Church, VA 22044 November 5, 2014 Chantilly High School November 12, 2014 Mount Vernon High School 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. 4201 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly, VA 20151 8515 Old Mt Vernon Rd Alexandria, VA 22309 ESOL Parent Meeting Overview 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Dinner and Informational Exhibits* 6:45 – 7:00 p.m. General Session Dr. Karen K. Garza, Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools Richard Pollio, Director, Office of ESOL Services, Instructional Services Department 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. Session 1: Choose one session from the program schedule:     ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Services Information How to Help Your Children with Their Education Preparing Your Child for College and Career Advanced Academics in FCPS 8:15 – 9:00 p.m. Session 2: Session 1 will be repeated. *Informational exhibits are also open during Session 1. Childcare is available beginning at 6:30 p.m. SESSION DESCRIPTIONS Please check the program schedule for room locations. Session 1: 7:15 – 8:00 p.m. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Services Information (repeated in second session) Learn about the instructional approaches used in elementary, middle, and high schools for students receiving ESOL services, including information on students’ progression from level to level in English proficiency. Presenters: Instructional Services staff How to Help Your Children with Their Education (repeated in second session) Parents can make a great difference in the success of their children in school. This session describes ways to help students of any age. Presenters: Instructional Services staff Preparing Your Child for College and/or Career (repeated in second session) Learn how to support your child in preparing for life after high school. The current job market requires students to take advantage of opportunities, including rigorous academic coursework and extracurricular activities. This session will provide information about resources and supports available to students and families in preparing for college and career. Presenters: Counseling and College and Career Readiness staff Advanced Academics in FCPS: (repeated in second session) Information will be provided on Young Scholars and the K-12 continuum of Advanced Academic Services to include Levels I-IV, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Presenters: PreK-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Advanced Academic Programs staff Session 2: 8:15 – 9:00 p.m. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Services Information (repeated in second session) Learn about the instructional approaches used in elementary, middle, and high schools for students receiving ESOL services, including information on students’ progression from level to level in English proficiency. Presenters: Instructional Services staff How to Help Your Children with Their Education (repeated in second session) Parents can make a great difference in the success of their children in school. This session describes ways to help students of any age. Presenters: Instructional Services and Communications and Community Outreach staff Preparing Your Child for College and/or Career (repeated in second session) Learn how to support your child in preparing for life after high school. The current job market requires students to take advantage of opportunities, including rigorous academic coursework and extracurricular activities. This session will provide information about resources and supports available to students and families in preparing for college and career. Presenters: Counseling and College and Career Readiness staff Advanced Academics in FCPS: (repeated in second session) Information will be provided on Young Scholars and the K-12 continuum of Advanced Academic Services to include Levels I-IV, Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Presenters: PreK-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Advanced Academic Programs staff Fairfax County School Board Tammy Derenak Kaufax, Chairman: Lee District Ted Velkoff, Vice Chairman, Hunter Mill District At-Large Members Ryan McElveen Ilryong Moon Ted Velkoff District Members Braddock - Megan McLaughlin Dranesville - Jane Strauss Hunter Mill - Pat Hynes Lee - Tammy Derenak Kaufax Mason - Sandy Evans Mount Vernon - Dan Storck Providence - Patty Reed Springfield - Elizabeth Schultz Sully - Kathy Smith Thank you to the ESOL Parent Meeting Planning Committee Committee Members: Roberta Arif Lori Bedsole Jean Bender Pablo Buendia Alejandra Caceres Joanne Chen Darryle Craig Elizabeth Donaldson Suzanne Federico Robin Hamby Mary Howlette Evangelia Ifantides Samuel Klein Mary Shepherd Pernilla Urps Thank you to the many volunteers and staff members who helped to make this event possible. Sponsoring Departments: Instructional Services Special Services Communications and Community Outreach Information Technology A special thanks is extended to the administration, faculty, staff, and students at Stuart High School, Chantilly High School, and Mount Vernon High School.