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We will lead the nation in improving the academic achievement of English Language Learners.
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| About ESOL |
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English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is a state funded instructional program for eligible English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades K-12 (Georgia School Law Section 20-2-156 Code 1981, Sec. 20-2-156, enacted in 1985). Title III is a federally funded program. It provides eligible Local Education Agencies (LEAs) subgrants to provide supplemental services for ELLs. Both ESOL and Title III hold students accountable for progress in English language proficiency and evidence of attainment to the exit level.
The ESOL Program is transitioning from a discrete skills curriculum to a standards-based curriculum emphasizing language proficiency. The program’s overarching standard is that students will use English to communicate and demonstrate academic, social, and cultural understanding. To reach this standard, it is critical that instructional approaches, both in ESOL and general education classes accommodate the needs of Georgia’s linguistically and culturally diverse student and parent populations. To the extent practicable, it is appropriate to use the home language as a means of facilitating instruction for English language learners and communication with their parents.
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| WIDA English Language Proficiency Program |
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Information and resources for implementing the newly adopted World Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) English Language Proficiency Standards
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On-line SAT Prep Course - Student Registration Information
Help for SAT preparation is available for all students including English Language Learners. We have a one page document which can help students understand how to register for the SAT Prep Course ... and what to ask for if they have not yet received the school code and access card from their high schools. The course is available to students via the web 24/7.
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TransACT Multilingual Library of Forms
The TranACT Multilingual Library of forms is a collection of state approved letters with their equivalent translation to up to 21 foreign languages helpful for school management communication needs. The library also includes the forms for compliance with the NCLB translated into the six more common languages in Georgia and a roadmap to assist administrators decide the forms and chronological order of the notifications going out to the schools.
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Title III Monitoring
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Additional Information
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(404) 651-8507
