ESL Program
ESL Program
All White County ESL Policies are based on Tennessee Board ESL Rule CHAPTER 0520-01-19
The mission of the White County English as a Second Language Department is to provide individualized language instruction in the domains of speaking, reading, writing, and listening while building academic vocabulary that leads to educational success for all EL students.
All White County ESL Practices are based on Tennessee Board ESL Rule CHAPTER 0520-01-19
Students are identified at local area schools through review of the original home language surveys (HLS). Families that indicate a language other than English on any category of the HLS and have not yet been screened in an ELPA21 state will be assessed using the ELPA21 Dynamic Screener or Alt-ELPA Screener. Screener results determine qualification for the ESL Program in White County Schools.
White County Schools' English as a Second Language Program offers services through a pull-out program in elementary and middle school and English Language Development (ELD) classes in high school. Instructional service models are determined by a student’s language level, academic needs, and teacher recommendations. Delivery models may include content-based instruction or sheltered English instruction. All ESL teachers will demonstrate English proficiency in all four language proficiency domains, reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through an accredited earned post-secondary degree.
Parents receive annual notification of their child’s placement in ESL classes and are given the option to waive services. Parents may waive ESL services at any time during the school year by contacting their child’s ESL teacher or building administrator.
Parent-teacher conferences are held for parents one time each semester. At these conferences, parents can meet with general classroom teachers, special education teachers (when applicable), and their child’s ESL teacher.
Benchmark testing results are sent home to parents 2-3 times each year. Report cards are sent home to parents every 9 weeks. Results of the ELPA21 assessment are shared with parents in May when available, and TNReady and EOC results are shared in the fall.
All parents are invited to participate in Family Engagement events throughout the school year. Schools update parents on these and other important events and dates via ParentSquare.
Interpreters and translated documents are available when needed.
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The mission of the White County English as a Second Language Department is to provide individualized language instruction in the domains of speaking, reading, writing, and listening while building academic vocabulary that leads to educational success for all EL students.
All White County ESL Practices are based on Tennessee Board ESL Rule CHAPTER 0520-01-19
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Students are identified at local area schools through review of the original home language surveys (HLS). Families that indicate a language other than English on any category of the HLS and have not yet been screened in an ELPA21 state will be assessed using the ELPA21 Dynamic Screener or Alt-ELPA Screener. Screener results determine qualification for the ESL Program in White County Schools.
White County Schools' English as a Second Language Program offers services through a pull-out program in elementary and middle school and English Language Development (ELD) classes in high school. Instructional service models are determined by a student’s language level, academic needs, and teacher recommendations. Delivery models may include content-based instruction or sheltered English instruction. All ESL teachers will demonstrate English proficiency in all four language proficiency domains, reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through an accredited earned post-secondary degree.
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Parents receive annual notification of their child’s placement in ESL classes and are given the option to waive services. Parents may waive ESL services at any time during the school year by contacting their child’s ESL teacher or building administrator.
Parent-teacher conferences are held for parents one time each semester. At these conferences, parents can meet with general classroom teachers, special education teachers (when applicable), and their child’s ESL teacher.
Benchmark testing results are sent home to parents 2-3 times each year. Report cards are sent home to parents every 9 weeks. Results of the ELPA21 assessment are shared with parents in May when available, and TNReady and EOC results are shared in the fall.
All parents are invited to participate in Family Engagement events throughout the school year. Schools update parents on these and other important events and dates via ParentSquare.
Interpreters and translated documents are available when needed.