Agenda Item
c. Metro RESA English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement Program Collaboration (Not to exceed $72,900)
Summary: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction
Request: Metro RESA - It is requested that the Board of Education approve the contract with Metro RESA in the amount of $72,900 (54 teachers x $1,350.00 per teacher) to provide access for DeKalb teachers to participate in the Metro RESA Online ESOL Endorsement Program and professional libraires. This contract will be supported by Title III federal funds and will not impact the local budget.
Why: The DCSD is experiencing a tremendous growth in the number of students who qualify as English learners. The Metro RESA Endorsement Program will equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach our linguistically and culturally diverse students. At the completion of the program, teachers obtain the ESOL Endorsement on their teaching certificates approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
Details: The ESOL Endorsement Program at Metro RESA is a GaPSC approved preparation program that provides approved candidates with the coursework and related field experience required to add the ESOL Endorsement to a current standard Georgia Professional Certificate. The ESOL Endorsement at Metro RESA is a GaPSC approved preparation program that provides approved candidates with the coursework and related field experience required to add the ESOL Endorsement to a current standard Georgia Professional Certificate. The ESOL Endorsement prepares educators to demonstrate competency in addressing the instructional, language, and cultural needs of students whose primary language is not English. The courses will prepare educators to effectively meet the unique cultural, linguistic, and instructional needs of English learners.
Candidates will:
develop understanding of English language structures in different discourse contexts
provide knowledge of second language acquisition theory and the developmental process of language
demonstrate knowledge of language processes
apply knowledge of English academic language functions, learning domains, and content-specific language
explore discourse structures and vocabulary to promote English Learners’
https://www.mresa.org/endorsements/esol-endorsement
Financial impact: This contract will be funded by Title III from charge code 460.2213. 530000.07221.7130.1816.6015.035.2024 This has no financial impact on the general funds.
Contact: Ms. Stacy E. Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum & Instruction 678.676.0731
Dr. Lenisera Barnes-Bodison, Executive Director, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678.676.0166
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Director English Learners Program, Division of Curriculum & Instruction, 678. 676.6602
Effective: March 1, 2024
Status: Approved by General Counsel
Attorney approval not required
Rationale for Providing
English to Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)
Endorsement Courses
➢ Increase ESOL Instructional Services
➢ Increase FTE Earnings
➢ Comply with Federal and State guideline to provide ESOL services to eligible
students. The services must be provided by a certified ESOL instructor.
➢ Fill vacant ESOL teacher positions.
➢ Since 2020, English Learner (EL) student enrollment has increased by 2,676
students. This will require additional service and generate greater FTE earnings.
ESOL Endorsement English Learner
Certification Enrollment Student Enrollment
2020-2021 46 2020-2021 15111
2021-2022 19 2021-2022 16380
2022-2023 36 (31MRESA + 5 DCSD 2022-2023 17246
Maximum ESOL FTE Earnings per Grade Level
Elementary (Grades K – 3) Up to 1 Segments
Elementary (Grades 4 – 5) Up to 2 Segments
Middle (Grades 6 – 8) Up to 2 Segments
High (Grades 9 – 12) Up to 5 Segments
2023-2024 EL Student Funding Potential
Grade Levels EL Students Max Segments Max Funding
K–3 6798 5954 $7,842,251.56
4–5 3052 6104 $8,039,822.56
6–8 4018 8036 $10,584,537.04
9 – 12 3919 19595 $25,809,358.30
Total 17,787 39,689 $52,275,969.46
Courses that May Be Counted as ESOL Courses
• All core content courses are eligible to be coded as ESOL sheltered courses.