Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
TEC Connections Academy (TECCA) is a vibrant, welcoming online community filled with learners with different experiences, perspectives, and language backgrounds. For learners whose first language isn't English, we've built a robust English as a Second Language (ESL) program, designed to help each learner become fully fluent and enable them to reach for success.
The Multilanguage Learner (ML) Program at TECCA is comprehensive, immersive, and fully integrated with the school’s standard curriculum. The goal is for students to become fluent in English, mastering all four language domains:
Students in this program are integrated into K–12 classrooms taught by Sheltered English Immersion teachers. Nearly all instruction and materials are in English but are designed especially for students who are learning the language. When necessary, teachers may use a minimal amount of the child’s native language.
Students who require more support can receive instruction from an ESL teacher in an additional English Learner Education course, which is tailored to the unique background and ability of each student. These additional courses are scheduled so that ML students don’t miss core content instruction in their general classes. For more details, please see this Quick Reference Guide.
Every year, ML students take an English language assessment test to determine whether they need to continue in the ML Program.
Parents (and caretakers) are an essential part of the TECCA community and play a key role in their child’s English language education. Parents stay connected through:
Our TECCA Multilanguage Learner teachers are dedicated, specialized, and certified so they can help students of all ages develop the English language skills needed for school and for life.
Our classroom teachers and Multilanguage Learner teachers meet frequently, working collaboratively to track each student’s progress and to make sure their needs are met. Multilanguage Learner teachers are included in all school department and leadership meetings so they can help families stay informed.
K–12 ML Program Supervisor
ML Teacher 9–12
ML Teacher K–5
ML Teacher 9–12
ML Teacher 6–8
When new students register at TECCA, families complete a Home Language Survey (included in the registration packet) in their native language. The Multilanguage Learner Program supervisor determines whether a student needs to be screened for English language proficiency.
TECCA communicates with parents in the language of their choice.
Multilanguage Learner teachers at TECCA are trained in the administration and interpretation of the state-approved English language assessment, which evaluates each student’s level of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
The results of this initial screening are shared with parents. If their student is identified as needing English language support, they will meet with an academic advisor, who will explain:
Students graduate the program once they become fluent in English.
Criteria for fluency include:
Teacher feedback is also considered. Parents may request that their student be withdrawn from the program at any time.
We’re committed to making sure all our students have the support and tools they need to thrive, both inside and outside of the classroom. Our Multilanguage Learner teachers at TECCA stay engaged with students who have graduated from the program, continuing to monitor their academic progress for at least four years. If needed (or requested) students will be offered a tutor, or may reenter the program to ensure they receive appropriate support to thrive.
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