Agenda Item
a. Instructional Resources (Not to Exceed $1,400,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County Board of Education approve the purchase of supplemental instructional resources and materials, both printed and digital, for the English Learners Department in an amount not to exceed $­­1,400,000.
Why: The selected vendors have been carefully vetted and identified to
improve access to meaningful content,
increase awareness of sound instructional practices,
provide technological assets that promote creativity, connections, and innovation, and
engage students in rigorous activities/ assessments.
These research-based supplemental instructional resources and materials provide full access to the DCSD’s rigorous curriculum to the school district’s diverse population.
DeKalb County School District adheres to Title III (Federal) funding allocation to provide supplemental services to improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English Learners.
Details: The DeKalb County School District will purchase supplemental instructional resources and materials to support the academic success of English Learners served through the Division of Student Services (English Learners Department) in accordance with Board Policy DJE (III.D.3.g).
Financial impact: The total financial impact for SY2026-2027 is not to exceed the amount of $1,400,000.
Title III Funds and general funds will be used to purchase these resources.
Charge codes: 460.1000.553200.07221.7130.1816.6015.094.2026 and 100.1000.553200.07711.7130.1353.6015.094.0000
Contact: Mrs. Kiana King, Interim Chief of Student Services, Division of Student Services
Dr. Evelyn Hall, Executive Director of English Learners Department, Division of Student Services
Effective: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs
English Learners Department Instructional Resources Summary SY26-27
Overall CPL Score &
Resource Purpose Grades Device Access
Levels
LAS Links monitors English language development for
• Entering 1.0-1.9 CPL
students in the Intensive English (IE) Program. • Chromebook
Newcomer students in the IE program participate in on the WIDA
• Internet-
LAS Links instead of the MAP assessment. Students Screener
enabled
who achieve an overall CPL score of 2.0 or higher on
4-12 • Less than 1 year in
device
DRC Insight LAS Links are eligible for transition to the general U.S. Schools DRC Insight is the
(Students in the Intensive testing platform
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) English Program only)
Program.
Lexia English language development is an adaptive
blended learning program that supports multilingual
• Chromebook
students’ English language acquisition through • Entering 1.0-1.9
• Internet-
academic conversations. The program integrates 4-12 (Newcomers/first
enabled
speaking, listening, and grammar in the subjects of year in U.S. school)
device
math, science, social studies, general knowledge, and
biographies.
Lexia Core5 is an evidence-based, proven program
that provides explicit, systematic, personalized
• Chromebook
learning in six areas of reading instruction. Core5
K-5 • Emerging 2.0-2.9 • Internet-
engages & motivates students in a game like
6-8 • Developing 3.0-3.9 enabled
environment and provides real-time progress-
device
monitoring student data without additional
assessments.
Evidence-based program designed to help struggling
and nearly proficient readers in becoming proficient • Chromebook
readers & confident learners. Core5 engages & 6-8 • Emerging 2.0-2.9 • Internet-
motivates students in a game like environment and 9-12 and above enabled
provides real-time progress-monitoring student data device
without additional assessments.
Rosetta Stone is a self-paced digital program that
provides personalized English language learning.
• Chromebook
Rosetta Stone incorporates scaffolded instruction and • Entering 1.0-1.9
• Internet-
a systematic approach to vocabulary development. 3-12 (Newcomers/first
enabled
This resource is recommended for at-home use to year in U.S. school)
device
supplement instruction and extend learning beyond
the classroom.
Ellevation is a web-based platform designed to
manage English learner data. Ellevation consolidates
demographic and assessment of information into a • Chromebook
• All current and
single, user-friendly dashboard, making it easier to • Internet-
All former English
access and monitor EL student progress. The platform enabled
learners
enables the creation of Instructional Language plans device
(ILPs), streamlining compliance, and instructional
planning for teachers.
Vista Higher Learning provides three comprehensive,
literacy‑focused materials that support English Intensive English:
Learners (ELs) in developing reading, writing, • Connect 4 & 5
• Chromebook
speaking, and listening skills across proficiency levels. • Get Ready
• Internet-
These programs emphasize explicit literacy 3-12 Middle School ESOL
enabled
instruction and academic language development, • Bridges A, B, C
device
ensuring ELs build the skills necessary for success in High School ESOL
core content areas and long‑term academic • Engage A, B, C, D
achievement.
May 2026