I'm Mr. Ruiz, the one holding the BIG HEART; I'm teaching English as a Second Language, (E.S.L. = English Language Development = E.L.D.), to 1st- & 1.5-generation Hispanic students, called ELLs; (English Language Learners).
I've taught English as a Second Language, in the public schools, for over 20 years.
This last summer, I served on the ELPA 21 Content Committee. [ ELPA21 is a group of states designing and developing an assessment system for English language learners. The system is based on the new English Language Proficiency Standards and addresses the language demands needed to reach college and career readiness.] If you have any concerns, qualms, criticisms, &/or comments, about the ELPA 21 test, you know who to talk to; Just kidding ! :)
Español: Spanish: Yo soy el maestro Ruiz, maestro de inglés, el que está abrazando el corazon grande en la foto. He sido maestro de inglés, en las escuelas publicas, por más de 20 años.
I've taught English as a Second Language, in the public schools, for over 20 years.
This last summer, I served on the ELPA 21 Content Committee. [ ELPA21 is a group of states designing and developing an assessment system for English language learners. The system is based on the new English Language Proficiency Standards and addresses the language demands needed to reach college and career readiness.] If you have any concerns, qualms, criticisms, &/or comments, about the ELPA 21 test, you know who to talk to; Just kidding ! :)
Español: Spanish: Yo soy el maestro Ruiz, maestro de inglés, el que está abrazando el corazon grande en la foto. He sido maestro de inglés, en las escuelas publicas, por más de 20 años.