Kids & Family
ELL Students at Glenbard West Thank Donors
ELL students at Glenbard West this year came from Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, Vietnam and Iraq, among other countries.
Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society members Jennifer Darnall and Debbie Wenta visited with English Language Learner II students in Sarah Hoisington's class at Glenbard West.
The students showcased some of the books and supplies purchased through a generous donation from the Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society.
Glenbard West serves 90 ELL students who speak more than 35 languages. This year, students arrived from a variety of countries, including Thailand, Myanmar, India, Nepal, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, Vietnam and Iraq. Many of these students have had little or no formal schooling. The ELL program offers four levels of core English instruction and sheltered content area courses. The program is designed to integrate ELL students into the West community and mainstream them as soon as they are proficient in English.
Source: Glenbard District 87
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