English Learners (EL)

Department Head: Jenna Dziekanski

Department Phone: (630) 628-3396

Addison Trail English Learners (EL) Department

The English Learners (EL) program consists of a complementary English and Reading course with teacher teams at beginning and intermediate language levels. EL 1 is a three-period program that focuses on intensive English instruction for students whose basic interpersonal language skills and cognitive academic language proficiency is at a beginning stage. There is an emphasis on oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing production skills. Intermediate or EL 2 is a two-period program that offers continuing English instruction for students whose current language proficiency, especially in the areas of reading and writing, is still developing. This level offers content support, as well as the further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. The skill emphasis is on continued content support and the transition from EL into the core program. Placement or promotion for all program levels is based on national ACCESS score, district STAR scores, and teacher/department head recommendations. Additional academic support is offered through bilingual/sheltered content courses and the Academic Success Center. Both supports also offer native language assistance.

Name Phone Schedule Contact
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Daniela Ariano
Teacher
(630) 458-4354 View Daniela Ariano schedule Contact Daniela Ariano
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Erica Craig
Assistant Superintendent for Student Programs and Services
(630) 458-4542 View Erica Craig schedule Contact Erica Craig
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Jenna Dziekanski
Department Head
(630) 628-3396 View Jenna Dziekanski schedule Contact Jenna Dziekanski
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Daniel Fernandez
Teacher
(630) 458-4576 View Daniel Fernandez schedule Contact Daniel Fernandez
Lynn Frazier
Teacher
(630) 458-4359 View Lynn  Frazier schedule Contact Lynn  Frazier
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Shannon Garcia
Teacher
(630) 458-4566 View Shannon Garcia schedule Contact Shannon Garcia
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Antonio Gonzalez
Teacher
(630) 458-4382 View Antonio Gonzalez schedule Contact Antonio Gonzalez
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Kallie Haney
Teacher
(630) 458-4278 View Kallie Haney schedule Contact Kallie Haney
Moncerat Hernandez Granados
Teacher
(630) 458-4534 View Moncerat Hernandez Granados schedule Contact Moncerat Hernandez Granados
Jessica Hilario
Teacher
(630) 458-4240 View Jessica Hilario schedule Contact Jessica Hilario
Janin Huerta
Teacher
(630) 458-4570 View Janin Huerta schedule Contact Janin Huerta
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Karen Martinez
Teacher
View Karen Martinez schedule Contact Karen Martinez
Anthony Medina
Teacher
(630) 458-4229 View Anthony Medina schedule Contact Anthony Medina
Griselda Sanches
Teacher
View Griselda Sanches schedule Contact Griselda Sanches
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Daniel Styler
Teacher
(630) 458-4574 View Daniel Styler schedule Contact Daniel Styler
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Claire Sychta
Teacher
(630) 458-4158 View Claire Sychta schedule Contact Claire Sychta
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James Ziebka
Teacher
(630) 458-4363 View James Ziebka schedule Contact James Ziebka