English Learners in NC schools (ESSA, Title III) Marshall Foster & Xatli Stox ESL/Title III K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction Division NC Department of Public Instruction

NCDPI ESL Consultants/ Title III Program Administrators ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov Wikispaces: NCDPI ELD Wiki Facebook Page: NCDPI Growing Success for ELs Twitter: @NCDPI_ELs wiki: http://eldnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/NCDPI%20ELD%20Wiki%20Frontpage facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NCDPIELs twitter: https://twitter.com/NCDPI_ELs

Our Vision To build capacity at the local school system level and sustain statewide implementation of research-based strategies to meet the needs of our English learners.

Agenda School Responsibilities Acronyms NC EL Demographics State and Federal Funding Reporting: PowerSchool Testing and Accountability: WiDA Assessments Resources on ELD Wiki

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 May 1970 Memorandum Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA), all LEA/Charter Schools must ensure that English learners (ELs) can participate meaningfully and equally in educational programs and services. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 May 1970 Memorandum

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115 LEAs All with at least 1 EL 174 Charters 133 with at least 1 EL NC Demographics 115 LEAs All with at least 1 EL 174 Charters 133 with at least 1 EL Every year during the month of October, LEA/Charter Schools complete the EL Headcount. The October 1, 2017, Headcount Report to the General Assembly indicates that 108,664 students, approximately 7% of the total student population, are identified as having limited proficiency in English.

Language Diversity According to the Home Language Survey, there are at least 336 diverse languages spoken in the homes of public school students across North Carolina (March, 2018). About 255,948 students, approximately 17% of the total student population, report a primary language other than English spoken in the home.*

EL Students in NC NC Language Diversity Briefing 2018

English learners (ELs) Headcount of English Learners (ELs) in North Carolina Public Schools on October 1, 2017 108,664, approximately 7% of the total student population, are identified as having limited proficiency in English. The October 1, 2017, Headcount Report to the General Assembly indicates that 108,664 students, approximately 7% of the total student population, are identified as having limited proficiency in English.

Hindi/Indian/Urdu (0.20%) The top 5 languages (and percent of total student population) spoken in the home other than English (83.29%) are: Spanish (13.3%) Arabic (0.43%) Vietnamese (0.26%) Chinese (0.24%) Hindi/Indian/Urdu (0.20%)

WIDA Consortium

WIDA ELD Standards

EL Identification English language proficiency screening tools: W-APT and WIDA Screener After completing the Home Language Survey, if a language other than English is determined, the W-APT or WIDA Screener is administered to determine if the student is an English Learner (EL)

EL Identification English language proficiency screening tools: W-APT and WIDA Screener •Can be given 90 days before school begins and as new students enter throughout the school year. •Ensure parents are notified within 30 days of 1st day of school or 14 days after enrollment.

Funding State funds •May be eligible for PRC 054 after first year of operation. Federal funds •May be eligible for PRC 104 after first year of operation. •May be eligible for PRC 111 after third year of operation.

Reporting: PowerSchool •Working with PowerSchool –EL Data Role 218 •Oct. 1st Headcount (EL) •Feb. 1st Headcount (Immigrant) •RCR Process

ACCESS for ELs 2.0 Testing Window February 05 – March 09 (5 weeks) (Students entering 5 days before do not have to be tested on ACCESS) Exit criteria Comprehensive Objective Composite (COC) A minimum score of 4.8 Composite 4.0 Reading AND 4.0 Writing

Alternate ACCESS •For EL students with significant cognitive disabilities •Eligible students are identified based on NC guidelines •Included in state testing program

EL Support Team bit.ly/NCELs18

Support Services English Language Development: http://eldnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net Dual Language/Immersion: http://ncdliprograms.ncdpi.wikispaces.net Global Education: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/globaled/

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