Elko County School District August 20, 2014

Review of previous service plan Inadequate Did not reflect current practice Did not meet the needs of students Did not meet the needs of staff OCR Complaint forced us to Collect data Deepen our knowledge of ELL student population Reflect on current practices

ESL Committee ESL Teachers General Ed. Teachers Administrators Committee Actions Reviewed District policy that was in place at the time Reviewed ESL policy & manuals from around NV and US Developed new policies & protocols focused on student support student achievement

Collecting & Comparing Student Data Various assessments Long-term Grade Levels Cohort Groups AMAO and ELPA analysis Appropriate Service Delivery Models ESL Staffing Professional Development

Student Identification and Assessment Elimination of gaps in performance and achievement as compared with non-ELLs Provisions for parents or legal guardians of ELLs

ESL Coordinator Policy ESL Staff

Elko Elko: 4 K-4, 5-6, 7-8, HS Spring Creek: 2 K-5, 6-8, HS Carlin, Wells: K-6, 7-12 Owyhee, Jackpot, Wendover: K-6, 7-12 & Mountain Time Zone 1-Room Schools

Pull-Out Inclusion Cooperative Teaching Stations or Centers designed through PLC groups SIOP Training

Inclusion Assigned ESL Classes Tutoring

Extra support for students at risk ILEP Team Student’s Teachers Parents or Guardians Guidance Counselor Administrator Student Meet Often Goals Needs Supports Signatures

Drop out to work in gaming industry Drop out to work in mining or support industry Teen Pregnancy Rate Family Culture & Values Attendance Child Care Vacations Home Environment

Primary focus on STUDENTS, not paperwork

Collaborate for Standardization of Protocol

Be Cognizant: Diverse Needs of Students in Rural vs. Urban

The Future for Nevada’s ELLs is in Good Hands!