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E S O L. English for Speakers of Other Languages. What is E.S.O.L.?. The English for Speakers of Other Languages, or ESOL, program is a collection of services designed to provide the best educational opportunities possible to students who are limited-English-proficient (LEP).

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  1. E S O L English for Speakers of Other Languages

  2. What is E.S.O.L.? • The English for Speakers of Other Languages, or ESOL, program is a collection of services designed to provide the best educational opportunities possible to students who are limited-English-proficient (LEP). • The program provides support to students of varying cultures and language backgrounds.

  3. The ESOL Program strives to see that cultural and linguistic differences do not stand in the way of learning.

  4. How and where will my child learn? • LEP students are placed in classes along with non-LEP students. • They are given the same content and amount of instruction as other students.

  5. Teachers are trained to deliver instruction in ways that will help ESOL students understand.

  6. They may use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of students who are not yet proficient in English.

  7. Students develop language skills and are taught subject area content simultaneously. • Some schools have a bilingual paraprofessional dedicated to assist LEP students in their classes.

  8. In the upper grades, students may elect to take an ESOL course specifically designed to strengthen both academic and linguistic skills.

  9. Does being in ESOL exclude a student from other programs and/or activities? • Students in the ESOL program have equal access to extracurricular activities and special programs. • They are entitled to the same services as non- LEP students.

  10. Do LEP students haveto take F-CAT? • The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 set high expectations for our nation’s youth. It calls for the participation of all students, including those with limited English proficiency, in state and district assessments.

  11. Accommodations to those tests may be offered to meet the language needs of students. Each case is reviewed on an individual basis.

  12. Who makes decisions about academic issues relating to ESOL students? • The LEP Committee may meet to discuss concerns involving a limited English proficient student. Scheduling, testing, program entry/exit and academic progress are some of the areas that may be considered by the committee.

  13. Who are the LEP Committee members? • The LEP Committee consists of a school administrator, the LEP Chairperson, a guidance counselor, classroom teachers, parents/guardians and anyone else who may have pertinent information regarding a decision being made on the student’s behalf.

  14. Will my child be retained because he/she does notspeak English well? • No student will be retained solely on the basis of English language proficiency. • If a child is being considered for retention, a committee will meet to discuss all options and make a recommendation to the principal. *Your school may provide you with more information on the district’s retention policies and state guidelines.

  15. What should parents of ESOL students do if they have concerns about their child’s progress? • Parents should not hesitate to call or visit the school when they have a concern. • If a parent prefers to communicate in a language other than English, the school will make every effort to accommodate.

  16. QUESTIONS? • Parents may contact the ESOL Program Specialist at their school for assistance. • He/she can give parents information on their child’s progress, offer suggestions about how to help their child at home and/or set up a meeting with teachers.

  17. G E T • Parents are also encouraged to participate in school-related organizations. Ask for more information on: • PTSA/PTO • Family Involvement Teams • School Advisory Councils • Parent Leadership Councils • Other school/community groups I N V O L V E D !

  18. The E.S.O.L. Program…Bringing Families and Schools Together to Help our Students Succeed

  19. For more information: • Contact your school’s ESOL program specialist or Mr. Ron Schildbach, District ESOL Coordinator Hernando County

  20. ESOL Summer Camp 2005 • During the summer of 2005, two school sites were available for students who are classified LEP. JD Floyd and Eastside Elementary schools provided language experiences three times/week during the month of June. The following are some photos from both camps.

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