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English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language Supervisor
Marisa Bel

Phone:
(518) 439-4921 

 

ESL Teachers

High School

Jenny Corcoran

Middle School

Kristen Maus

Clarksville & Elsmere

Katie Ostrowski

Glenmont & Hamagrael

Stefanie Loguidice

Slingerlands & Eagle

Jennifer Gough


The English as a Second Language (ESL) Department works with approximately 75 students each year. These students hail from almost 20 different countries, and speak almost fifteen different languages. The home language of these students include Bosnian, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. We encourage our students, parents and ESL teachers use this site as a resource for the development and growth of students' language skills. If you have any questions, please contact Department Supervisor Marisa Bel at the phone number or e-mail address listed here.

 

News & Announcements

stay tuned for details about the fourth annual 'greet and gather'

Picture from Greet and GatherEach Fall, the ESL Department hosts a Greet and Gather for ESL students and their families. This is a wonderful opportunity for ESL families to meet each other, particularly for parents. The event features a light dinner, a presentation/video of students working in ESL classes. Previous greet and gather events have been held at the town's public library on Delaware Avenue, allowing parents and students to sign-up for library cards and learn about the computer's available for their use there. Older students often help younger ones make crafts, read stories, and enjoy the evening.

 

ESL links and learning Resources

Welcome, ESL Parents: An overview of ESL programs at BC

Modifying for ESL Students: Tips on adjusting content, instruction and assessments for ESL students

Resources for Teachers of ESL Students: Dozens of Web sites and tips to help you help your students

Resources for ESL Students: Games, glossaries and more for ESL students

New York State Department of Education Bilingual Education Site - This site includes information about state standards and assessments for ESL students.

Vocabulary Games - This site has many different games that will help students gain English vocabulary.

Bilingual Glossaries - This site from the New York State Department of Education provides links to glossaries for many languages. They are organized by language, and sometimes by content.

Everything ESL.net - A great site for ESL teachers, this features teaching tips, lesson plans and other resources