1. English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

3.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color or national origin in programs receiving federal assistance.

4.  Exclusion from effective participation in schools because of inability to speak or understand English  Assignment to Special Education for lack of English skills  Programs for English acquisition do not teach English or are dead-end  Parents do not receive communication in a language they can understand

5.  Written translations  Phone communication  REMEMBER LANGUAGE!  Translation services: http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1643 http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1643  Handbook information  Grade cards

6.  Provision of translators  Avoid using children  FERPA considerations  Translation services: http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1643

7.  Placement  Assessment and meaning of results  Services  Notice of exit criteria  Right to decline services  Development of ILP  Coordination with Special Education

8.  Help parents help students master English  Help parents help students learn reading and mathematics  Capacity building  KPIRC: Kansas Parent Information Resource Center www.kpirc.orgwww.kpirc.org