Stepping Stones to English: ELL Curriculum

Our specialized curriculum, Stepping Stones to English, provides sound, direct instruction of the Shurley method in Spanish first and then with an Integrated Language Phase. Instruction begins in Spanish so that students fully comprehend the Shurley method. Then, English is gradually introduced to help students gain confidence for the transition phase of the program. ELLs will gain confidence with both their first language and English in a systematic, logical approach. When students have completed all the learning and transition phases, they will have acquired the essential English skills they need for success in the regular classroom.

• PHASE 1 in Chapters 1-4: A Spanish language introduction
• PHASE 2 in Chapters 5-6: A bilingual approach
• PHASE 3 in Chapters 7-12: An intensive transition from Spanish to English
• PHASE 4 in Chapters 13-15: An English language primer

We go beyond traditional ELL curriculums as Stepping Stones to English...

• Provides a Gradual Release of Responsibility, which allows students to achieve both competence and independence as they make the cognitive leap from Spanish instruction to English instruction.
• Utilizes Spiraled Instruction as a key feature to allow for consistent reinforcement of key grammatical skills.
• Paves a pathway to English Literacy and equips ELLs to thrive in any academic setting.

Student Workbook

In order to complete the course, each student will need a consumable workbook. Each workbook contains definitions, practices, and checkups. Student Workbooks are not copy masters and may not be duplicated.