ESL (English as a Second Language)
LEP (Limited English Proficiency)
The Pulaski County School system proudly offers a learning environment
for a diverse community. Through the collaboration efforts of content
teachers and the English as a Second Language department, students whose
native language may not be English, are given an equal opportunity to
succeed.LEP (Limited English Proficiency)
Currently, the school district employees 2 full time ESL instructors who serve LEP students in pull out and collaborative settings. ESL teachers assist students in adjusting to a new culture as well as concentrating on English acquisition. In addition, ESL teachers provide assistance for classroom teachers in meeting the specific needs of LEP students and collaborate in the regular classroom setting as needed.
Students entering the ESL program are screened within one month of enrollment in the Pulaski County School System. The decision for initial screening is based on recommendation from teachers, administrators, family members and the Home Language Survey which is administered upon enrollment. An individual language assessment committee is then formed to develop an individual educational program designed to assist the student with English acquisition and promote specific classroom modifications designed to enhance content instruction for each student. This plan is evaluated annually after student progress is measured and adjusted as necessary.
The goal of Pulaski County’s ESL department is to provide every student who enters the program a solid curriculum designed to meet their needs and to develop English proficiency levels that will allow the student to academically compete with their peers. The Pulaski County School District adheres to all regulations outlined in the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.