1. The English as a Second Language Program
Mobile County public school system
Dr. Reginald Eggleston
Assistant Superintendent
Federal and special programs
Tracy H. Jay
ESL/Migrant Coordinator

2. English as a Second Language
It is the goal of the ESL Program of the Mobile County Public School System to ensure all students classified as EL and/or Immigrant, are awarded all opportunities for success that any other student would be granted in the district. The ESL Department works diligently to ensure that we are in compliance with all State and Federal requirements as outlined in the law.

3. English as a Second Language
The Civil Rights Act, Title VI 1964
“No person in the United States, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” U.S.C. § 2000d.
Why we serve EL students…………..

4. English as a Second Language
The failure of a school system to provide English language instruction to national origin students who do not speak English, or to provide them with other adequate instruction denies them a meaningful opportunity to participate in the public educational program.- Lau v. Nichols (U.S. Supreme Court Decision, 1974).
Why we serve EL students…………..

5. English as a Second Language
“…The undocumented status of these children does not establish a sufficient rational basis for denying them benefits that the State affords other residents…”- Plyler v. Doe (U.S. Supreme Court Decision, 1982)
We do not discriminate.

6. MCPSS ESL Enrollment Policy
All language minority children must be allowed to attend school, regardless of their ability to produce a birth certificate, social security number, or immigration documentation. Children may not be excluded from school because they do not have a social security number.

7. ESL Enrollment
If a student entering MCPSS does not have or does not wish to give a social security card, a student identification number will be assigned by Student Services.

8. How We Identify our Students
Every student who comes to enroll in MCPSS is required to complete a Home Language Survey. A copy is maintained on file in the student’s permanent record for the duration of their education.
The Home Language Survey asks, at a minimum,
Is a language other than English frequently spoken at home?
Is your child’s first language a language other than English?
What language did your child learn when he/she first began to talk?
What language does your child most frequently speak at home?

9. How We Identify our Students
The district utilizes TransAct to secure translated Home Language Surveys for the majority of languages in the district.
In fact, many documents you may need can be found in may languages using TransAct. Your principal can help you.
TransAct is provided by the state for our use.

10. What do I do with a child that does not speak English in my classroom?
The ESL Program
What do I do with a child that does not speak English in my classroom?

11. English as a Second Language
The ESL Department services over 1000 students representing over 56 different languages and dialects.
Due to the large number of language groups represented in the Mobile County Public Schools, a Sheltered Instruction approach has been selected for serving English learners.

12. English as a Second Language
The regular classroom teacher provides instruction that simultaneously introduces both language and content with a focus on content rather than the English language itself.
Support is provided by the ESL teacher or paraprofessional.

13. English as a Second Language
The regular classroom teacher provides the primary language instruction for the student.
The ESL teacher or paraprofessional is supplementary and is considered TIER II support.

14. English as a Second Language Core Program
The core language acquisition program of MCPSS is Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) through the effective implementation of Tier I instruction utilizing the Cycle of Instruction Model.

15. The Cycle of Instruction
Bell Ringer
Introduction/ Essential Vocabulary
Essential Question
Direct Instruction
Guided
Practice
Independent
Closure
Teacher Answers
ESL teacher provides additional assistance during Guided Practice or Independent Practice to reinforce language acquisition in the content areas.

16. The Cycle of Instruction
The core teacher addresses the WIDA Standards within the Cycle of Instruction for English learners.

17. Alabama is a member of the WIDA Consortium.
WIDA Standards
Alabama is a member of the WIDA Consortium.
The World-Class Instructional Design Assessment Consortium (WIDA) is a consortium of 27 states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English learners.
The WIDA standards encompass:
Social and instructional language usage
The language of Language Arts
The language of Mathematics
The language of Science
The language of Social Studies

18. The Cycle of Instruction
Bell Ringer
Introduction/ Essential Vocabulary
Essential Question
Direct Instruction
Guided
Practice
Independent
Closure
Teacher Answers
Language of the content area
Language of the content area
Language of the content area
Social and instructional language
Social and instructional language

19. Core Program
Regular teachers, ESL teachers, and ESL paraprofessionals work together to ensure the WIDA standards are covered during the Cycle of Instruction model. MCPSS specific professional development is being provided this year. STI: The EL Student in the MCPSS Classroom PD Title #: EL2012

20. Core Program
MCPSS specific professional development is being provided this year. STI: The EL Student in the MCPSS Classroom PD Title #: EL2012 If you are new to a school with an ESL population or a new teacher, you should attend one of these workshops.

21. Where To Get Help
If you need assistance with a student that cannot speak English, please contact your local ESL teacher or paraprofessional.
If your school does not have an ESL teacher or paraprofessional, please call the ESL office.

22. Where To Get Help
Our office can provide translation and interpretation services for parent newsletters or parent conferences.
Simply complete a “Request for Interpreter” form from the ESL page on the districts website.
If ever in doubt,
contact our office

23. For More Information
Dr. Reginald Eggleston Assistant Superintendent of Federal Programs Tracy H. Jay ESL/Migrant Coordinator Jenny Rey ESL Welcome Center Resource Teacher