ESL students face the challenge of learning both social and academic English, and may have had their past schooling interrupted because of various factors. Our ESL teachers offer general support and orientation as well as specialized instruction in the reading, writing, and speaking of English. PES welcomes students who are still learning the complexities of English, and values the diversity of backgrounds these students bring to this school and community. Reading Recovery and Title 1 Reading Recovery is an early intervention program for first graders who need extra support in the initial stages of learning to read. Children who are selected for this program work one on one with specially trained teachers each day for half-hour lessons.
Students learn and practice the reading behaviors that good readers use regularly.
This program is designed to be intensive and relatively short term. It takes place in addition to the reading instruction the children receive in their first grade classrooms. Parents are notified if their child is offered the opportunity to receive Reading Recovery support. I is another program that supports early learning by providing extra help to students individually or in small groups. Students needing this additional support in reading and writing are recommended by their classroom teachers.