Gardens Elementary School - ELL Needs Assessment

English-language learners, or ELLs, are students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, who often come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds, and who typically require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses.
Name (optional): 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. I teach...*
    first grade
    second grade
    third grade
    fourth grade
    fifth grade


  1. I have struggling English language learners (ELLs) in my class.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I need support/help in addressing my ELL students' needs.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am satisfied with the level of support my ELL students are currently receiving*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I would like additional training so that I can better meet the needs of my ELL students.*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I am satisfied with my ELL students' progress (you can consider last year's experiences)*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My neediest ELL students should be pulled out of class for intensive English support...(choose more than one if you have more than one student with different needs)*
    Less than one period a day
    One period a day
    Two periods a day
    Three periods a day
    Four periods a day
    Five or more periods a day


  1. I would like to have additional ELL support inside my classroom (push-in).*
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My ELL students need additional/improved resources so that they can better access the curricula. *
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My students struggle with... (mark all that apply)*
    Vocabulary
    Speaking
    Listening
    Reading
    Writing
    Social/emotional needs (isolation, anger, sadness, etc.)


  1. (Optional) We are very interested in any thoughts, questions or concerns you may have about our ELL program. Please help us understand your needs and any suggestions you might have for improving our program.


  1. (Optional) Do you have experience with, or are you familiar with any models (or attributes) of ELL support programs that you believe could be effective here at KAUST? If so, can you tell us a bit about them?





Kelli McGiven