English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

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

 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

 Written translations  Phone communication  REMEMBER LANGUAGE!  Translation services:  Handbook information  Grade cards

 Provision of translators  Avoid using children  FERPA considerations  Translation services:

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

 Help parents help students master English  Help parents help students learn reading and mathematics  Capacity building  KPIRC: Kansas Parent Information Resource Center