ELA-ENL, Stand-Alone ENL, Spanish HLA and Math Programs
Bridges has demonstrated it is effective at improving academic, language, mathematical and literacy skills for Newcomers. Students made statistically significant improvements in Integrated ENL/ELA and Math program-embedded assessments.
100% of students agreed/strongly agreed with the statements “This work has value for me” and “I can ask others for help when I need it.”
ELA-ENL Mean Program-Embedded Assessment Scores
Bridges students make significant growth in language and literacy as shown by progress on the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL) and New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT).
100% of students showcased improvement on English proficiency exam scores on post-Bridges year testing.
NYSITELL and First NYSESLAT: Median Scale Scores
Professional Learning Evaluation Results
99% of teachers agreed or strongly agreed that their understanding of the topics was enhanced through presentation and/or accompanying activities.
100% of the teachers thought that their instructional practice improved as a result of the coaching cycle.
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Course for Co-Teaching Teams
96% Of the participants thought that the content of the sessions was clear and flowed effectively.
90% of the participants think that the their understanding of the topics was enhanced through the course sessions.
Bridges-CUNY Newcomer Program Impact
The Bridges-CUNY Newcomer Program is a nationally available program that holistically addresses the needs of SLIFE and newcomers through targeted assessment tools, culturally responsive curricula, and training in implementation and school-wide systems of collaboration for teachers and administrators.