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Board hears ELL program update: 4 teachers serve 87 students; staff outline WIDA-based service guidance
Summary
Special services staff told the board the district has four ELL teachers serving 87 students across 30+ languages, explained WIDA guidance on instructional 'periods' and Title III grant uses, and recommended inviting ELL teachers to a future meeting for classroom-level context.
Special services staff briefed the Bedford School Board on English language learner (ELL) staffing and services on Nov. 17, answering community questions and outlining how instruction is delivered under state guidance.
Director Melissa Gray and assistant Lisa Horn reported the district currently has four ELL teachers supporting 87 students who speak more than 30 languages at home. They described using state guidance and WIDA scoring to determine service frequency: students scoring 1–2.9 on WIDA are…
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