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
Highly Populated EL Schools
*Highly populated EL schools are defined as schools who serve 200 or more English learners.
PHLOTE
School Name Enrollment EL Students % EL Students % PHLOTE
Sequoyah Middle School 1564 1107 70.8% 1501 96.0%
Cross Keys High School 1769 1036 58.6% 1671 94.5%
Doraville United Elementary School 957 752 78.6% 890 93.0%
John Lewis Elementary School 879 700 79.6% 815 92.7%
Clarkston High School 1363 628 46.1% 937 68.7%
Indian Creek Elementary School 885 627 70.8% 749 84.6%
Jolly Elementary School 832 526 63.2% 635 76.3%
Freedom Middle School 1141 513 45.0% 751 65.8%
Montclair Elementary School 652 497 76.2% 564 86.5%
Hightower Elementary School 628 466 74.2% 557 88.7%
Dresden Elementary School 577 463 80.2% 543 94.1%
Oakcliff Elementary School 643 463 72.0% 567 88.2%
Henderson Middle School 1367 457 33.4% 699 51.1%
Lakeside High School 2173 435 20.0% 905 41.6%
Woodward Elementary School 565 433 76.6% 523 92.6%
Pleasantdale Elementary School 704 374 53.1% 464 65.9%
International Center 373 373 100.0% 373 100.0%
Idlewood Elementary School 908 352 38.8% 496 54.6%
Tucker Middle School 1177 338 28.7% 590 50.1%
Dunwoody High School 1970 334 17.0% 722 36.6%
Tucker High School 1574 312 19.8% 679 43.1%
Chamblee High School 1803 301 16.7% 662 36.7%
Peachtree Middle School 1195 285 23.8% 521 43.6%
Stone Mountain High School 1214 238 19.6% 396 32.6%
Henderson Mill Elementary 515 213 41.4% 249 48.3%
Evansdale Elementary School 523 202 38.6% 264 50.5%