State & Title III Compliance

• Current ESL State Rule (June 2023): TDOE Rule 0520.01.19

To comply with Title III guidelines, we:

• Identify, assess, and appropriately place students who are from non-English language backgrounds.
• Provide a rigorous language instruction program that increases English language proficiency and student achievement.
• Provide instructional support and professional growth opportunities to ESL teachers to facilitate effective teaching and curriculum implementation.
• Provide instructional equipment, classroom supplies, and materials for effective language acquisition programs and academic development.
• Provide communication support for new immigrant parents, coordinate community outreach activities, and facilitate translation services for the district.
• Manage the program budget, teacher assignments, and state and federal compliance obligations.
• Coordinate with MSCS departments and schools to provide a high-quality language program that exceeds State and federal education department standards.
• Advise MSCS departments and schools of state and federal education department compliance requirements.
• Collect and maintain district EL data as required by State and Federal regulations.

ESL Handbook

• The ESL Handbook contains information on some of the following topics:
  • The MSCS ESL Program & ESL Service Models
  • ESL-related policies and procedures
  • Language Assessments
  • Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
  • Retention Prevention and Reclassification
  • Extended Learning Opportunities
  • Multilingual Family Resources
• Please note that while the ESL handbook is reviewed annually, information is subject to change based on changes in state/district rules and policy