1. ESL/Title III Consultants
Title III Program Monitoring Tier III: On-Site Visit Webinar January 14, 2010
ESL/Title III Consultants
Glenda Harrell Joanne Marino Ivanna Mann Thrower

2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY STANDARDS

3. 1.1: ELP Standards Guiding Questions Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
Are the ELP state standards implemented?
Has the LEA participated in and provided training?
Are ELP standards provided to content and ESL teachers?
Possible Documentation:
Announcements, agendas
Evaluations, reflections
PD Plan
Follow Up Documentation
Pacing Guide(s)
Staff Description
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

4. Questions

5. Assessment & Accountability

6. 1.2: ELP Assessment Guiding Questions Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
What is the process to ensure all LEP students are assessed?
How is technical assistance provided to schools?
What is the process for initial identification of LEP students?
Possible Documentation:
W-APT Score data
ACCESS testing schedule
Agendas, minutes
Score analysis
Plan for improvement
Description of processes
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

7. 1.3: AMAOs Guiding Questions Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
Are appropriate accommodations documented and provided?
Required;
Administered;
Utilized
Are all AMAOs met?
Are improvement plans followed?
Are parents notified?
Are all staff aware of AMAO status?
Possible Documentation:
State test data
Test Accommodations
Agendas, minutes
Improvement Plan
Discussion with staff
Analysis of AMAO data
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

8. 1.4: Data Collection & Reporting
Guiding Questions
Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
Is there an established process for accurate data collection and reporting?
How are MFLEPs monitored?
Possible Documentation:
Description of procedures for data collection, archiving, and reporting.
NCWISE procedures
Evidence for monitoring MFLEPs
Discussion with staff
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

9. Questions

10. Instructional Support

11. 2.1: LEA Local Plans Guiding Questions Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
How was the plan developed and/or amended?
Are all assurances provided?
Who created the plan?
Possible Documentation:
Meeting notices
Agendas, minutes
Survey results
Committee Information
Approved application
Signed assurances
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

12. 2.2: Teacher Qualifications
Guiding Questions
Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
What is the plan to certify English fluency of teachers?
What is the plan to certify fluency of any other language of instruction of teachers?
Possible Documentation:
Local application
Teacher writing samples
Oral fluency rubric
Writing fluency rubric
Test results
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

13. 2.3: Instructional Methods
Guiding Questions
Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
Are methods used that are supported by scientifically based research?
Are ELLs acquiring academic language; increasing language proficiency?
Possible Documentation:
Description of methods and instructional plan
Teacher schedules
Curriculum guides
Discussion with staff
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

14. 2.4: Professional Development
Guiding Questions
Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
How is professional development provided to all educators of ELLs?
Is the PD plan specific and detailed?
Is the PD plan based on current needs assessment?
Do all relevant staff participate?
Possible Documentation:
Announcements, agendas
Evaluations, reflections
PD Plan
Evidence of follow-up
Discussion with staff
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

15. 2.5: Significant Increase PRC 111
Guiding Questions
Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
How are the funds used to meet the needs of this population?
What services are provided for eligible immigrant students who are not LEP?
Possible Documentation:
Description of activities
Discussion with staff
Documentation of services
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

16. 2.6: Private School Participation
Guiding Questions
Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
How does the LEA comply with ESEA requirements?
Sufficient notification
Follow-Up
How are LEP students in participating schools identified?
Possible Documentation:
Evidence of consultation
Notification & contacts
time line, attendance,
follow up
Services provided
Written procedures
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

17. 2.7: Parental Notification
Guiding Questions
Acceptable LEA Evidence
Compliance Indicator(s) Rating
How does the LEA notify parents of identification and services?
How are parents of LEP students notified of AMAO results?
Do parents understand notifications?
Possible Documentation:
Notification Letters
Written plans
Discussion with staff
Meeting notices, agendas
Surveys
Rating:______
For a rating of ‘2’, list the change(s) suggested to be implemented.
For a rating of ‘1’, list the action(s) required to be taken to meet compliance requirements.

18. Questions

19. Fiduciary See Webinar Stephanie English, Chief Monitoring & Compliance Section

20. Contacts ESL/Title III Consultants
Glenda Harrell Joanne Marino Ivanna Mann Thrower