
Federal Programs: English Learners Case Manager
Wasilla Middle School, Wasilla High School
For an overview of the MSBSD EL Program, view our District's informational Vimeo:
MSBSD English Learner Program
Kay Huxford
kay.huxford@matsuk12.us
Cell: 907.707.9590
WHS: 907.352.8373
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District's EL Program is designed
to enhance language proficiency for success in the classroom.
Credentials:
Bachelor of Arts - English, Communications; Education Program
Master of Arts - English Literature and Language
Mster of Arts - Applied Linguistics/TESOL
Master of Arts - Education Administration and Supervision
Alaska Type B License: Principal and Administration
Alaska Teaching Licenses: English 5-12; ESL PK-12; Communication
Wisconsin Lifetime Teaching License
Scheduled Courses:
Period 1: Wasilla High School - English Language Acquisition
Period 7: Wasilla Middle School - Connections
From the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development:
The term “limited English proficient,” when used with respect to an individual, means an individual
who is aged 3 through 21;
who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or secondary school;
who was not born in the United states or whose native language is a language other than English;
who is a Native American or Alaska Native, or a native resident of the outlying areas (Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or Northern Mariana Islands);
and who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individuals level of English language proficiency;
or who is migratory, whose native language is a language other than English, and who comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant;
AND
whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual:
- the ability to meet the state’s proficient level of achievement on the states assessments;
- the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is English; or
- the opportunity to participate fully in society.
For general information about the WIDA annual assessment, ACCESS 2.0,
used to determine students' language proficiency level, please visit:
https://www.wida.us/assessment/ACCESS20.aspx