Home Up Student Identification Student Language Assessment Student Placement and Services Program Alternatives Development & Implementation Student Evaluation

Hickman County annually completes the state LEP survey, which reports the number of ELL students being served by each school.  This information, in addition to the ESL State Guidelines, is used to determine the number of staff needed to meet the needs of ELL students for each school year.  When possible, our schools communicate important school information to LEP parents in a language that they can understand.  Hickman County has a procedure whereby the parents or legal guardians may waive alternative language services for their child.  The principal informs the parents of the potential educational implications of waiving these services.   RESPONSIBILITIES OF PERSONNEL ELL COORDINATOR:  Recommends, implements, and maintains program policies, procedures, schedules, and budgets. Ascertains that the goals and requirements of the program are met. Supervises annual system-wide Home Language Survey of national origin minority students. Supervises annual English proficiency testing, including ordering of testing materials, dissemination, development, and maintenance of records. Monitors the progress of exited students. Coordinates ELL services with all other departments of the school system. Plans staff development activities Meets regularly with program staff and other school system administrators. Oversees the preparation and dissemination of program communications such as brochures, videotapes and newsletters. Coordinates and disseminates project reports. PRINCIPAL: A student enrollment form, which includes the Home Language Survey, is completed for each student enrolling in the School and will be maintained in the cumulative folder. The ELL teacher serving the school is informed of new arrivals. Appropriate / comparable space is provided for ELL instruction. ELL students have schedules that allow them to attend ELL classes. ELL TEACHER: Enforces policies and regulations as established by the Board of Education. Creates and maintains an instructional climate that is conducive to learning. Assists with the identification of LEP students using appropriate assessment instruments. Plans and implements ELL instruction based on diagnosed needs of each individual student. Evaluates student performance in the ELL class and provides mainstream teachers with input regarding progress. Maintains individual student folders on each student attending the ELL class. Attends staff development programs that teach ELL strategies and methodology. Provides information on ELL students to state and federal agencies when requested. Works to assist students in understanding American culture and encourages mainstream students to understand other cultures. Functions as a resource member of the local school staff. Conducts in-service training for staff on ELL intervention and instructional strategies. REGULAR EDUCATION TEACHER: Communicates closely with the ELL teacher regarding the ELL student’s progress and class assignments. Provides to the ELL teacher required information for completing reports to state and federal agencies. Takes advantage of staff development opportunities to increase understanding of ELL students’ needs and learn effective ELL strategies. Modifies tests and assignments as needed and appropriate.