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ELL program serves 252 students; staff cite growing caseloads and need for curriculum and family engagement
Summary
Administrators reported the district's English-language learning (ELL) program serves 252 students with six teachers and three paraprofessionals, is supported partly by Title III funds, and faces growing caseloads and requests for more curriculum resources and parent education.
The district presented its annual evaluation of the English-language learner (ELL) program, reporting 252 students served districtwide and staff composition of six teachers and three paraprofessionals. Administrators said Title III funding and migrant program funds partially support a homeschool liaison who works across schools.
The presentation named program staff and noted that the district enrolled more than 30 newcomers this year (students with no prior U.S. schooling). Administrators said staff delivered services via small-group pull-outs, in-class supports and newcomer classes; they described caseload generation using state screening and access testing to determine levels and services.
Survey response counts listed included eight parent responses, 57 student responses (sixth grade and up) and 53 staff responses. Staff and survey feedback highlighted the dedication of ELL teachers and paraprofessionals but also identified rising caseloads, limited intensive instructional time at middle and high school, and requests for more comprehensive curriculum resources and professional development for general-education teachers.
Board members discussed growing enrollment in the ELL program and noted the strategic-plan work to explore a language-emergent school. Administrators said they would continue partnering with the welcome center and expand parent-education opportunities.
The board accepted the evaluation for information; no vote was required.
