English Language Learners

Children who do not speak English as a primary language are assessed to determine their level of English proficiency. State criteria are used to determine eligibility for assistance. All services are provided in one "magnet" elementary school; therefore, any student who falls below the cut-off score is automatically transferred to the magnet school for his/her total instructional program. Direct instruction in English is provided by a certified English Language Learning teacher for a minimum of 30 minutes per student per day. It is the responsibility of the E.L.L. teacher to serve as a resource person for the entire staff and to provide materials and suggestions to classroom teachers who have non-English speaking students in their classes.