AEMP Framework

AEMP Instruction

The AEMP Instructional Approach is structured around three broad goals dealing with use of mainstream and Academic English in the school setting, affirming and appreciating linguistic and cultural diversity, and communicating effectively in a cross-cultural environments. Each goal is considered an integral component of the Standard English Learner’s academic success.

Under each of these goals exists twelve instructional benchmarks that serve not only as milestones to proficiency in Mainstream American and Academic English, but facilitate an appreciation for self, the student’s language, and other languages and cultures. Each of the twelve instructional benchmarks is specifically aligned with an accompanying goal.

Consistent with the current district and state initiatives regarding adherence to standards and standards-based instruction, the AEMP instructional goals and benchmarks for Standard English Learners are aligned with the California English/Language Arts, and History/Social Science, Grade Level Content Standards.

District stakeholders, particularly teachers, should be fully aware that by addressing these AEMP instructional goals and benchmarks, they are ensuring that the instruction delivered in the classroom will, at the same time, prepare students to meet the rigorous State standards and achieve the specific skills required to perform successfully on measures like the California Standards and Achievement Tests.

Interwoven in the framework is the emphasis of AEMP on language, literacy, and learning in students for whom Standard English is not native Throughout the twelve benchmarks is a focus on Mainstream English Language Development (MELD), which targets listening, speaking, reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills and supports Literacy Acquisition and Learning. These areas umbrella research-based approaches, classroom-tested instructional practices, expected student outcomes, and a sampling of possible student products.

The framework is to be primarily used as a guide and a support for classroom teachers with lesson plan development. It is sensitive to the needed connections among curriculum, instruction, assessment, and instructional materials. Teachers should see this framework as a tool that enhances their instructional practice and their students’ academic achievement.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AEMP PROGRAM CONTACT:
Noma LeMoine Ph.D., Director (noma.lemoine@lausd.net)
Programs for Standard English Learners
Academic English Mastery Program
333 Beaudry, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Instructional Support Services, 25th Floor, Room-131
PHONE (213) 241-3340 FAX: (213) 241-8495