English Language Learner Program

English Language Learners

Wentzville has a magnificently diverse population of families who speak more than 40 languages. The ELL program is to assist any eligible student reach grade-level academic language proficiency. EL determination is based on Missouri state criteria.

Elementary Program (K-5)

Students spend much of their time immersed in the classroom with leveled support based on the student's language needs.

Methods of Support Include:

Pull-Out services-Small group instruction with ELL teacher.
Push-In services-ELL teacher assists in the child's classroom.
Co-Teaching-ELL teacher teaches alongside the classroom teacher.

Consultation-ELL teacher provides modifications and ensures all learning needs are met for each ELL student.

Middle School Program (6-8)

High School Program (9-12)

In the high school setting, EL students receive a center- based approach. Each student will get a more robust ELL experience. The ELL center is currently located at Timberland and Liberty High Schools. Transportation is provided for all students from 9th-12th grade in the ELL Program throughout the district.

Benefits include: