ESOL PARENT MEETINGS October 21, 2014 November 5, 2014

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:
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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.