Federal Guidelines state that ALL students identified as Limited English Proficient (LEP) must be "served" in some way. This is not necessarily by the ESL teacher; however, we must document how we are providing extra help and guidance to these students. Please review the new LIEP Continuum below!!
Help! They Don't Speak English!! - Did you get a student who speaks no English? You have no idea what to do? Don't panic!! Step 1 - Learn how to say the student's name correctly (the best you can) and make him feel welcome. Step 2 - It is ok for the student to "just sit there" and listen for the first few weeks. They are adjusting to their new environment, and they will be exhausted. Step 3 - Assign a buddy to help the student when necessary. It does not have to be a student who speaks the same native language. Step 4 - Start with simple things such as content vocabulary. Five to ten words per week that can be matched with a picture whenever possible. Step 5 - Please ask for help! Visit the websites below for other ideas and helpful information!
Do you need an interpreter for a parent conference? Do you need an important document translated?
Wake County offers interpretation and translation services in many languages. A minimum of 5 school days advance notice for requesting a translation or an interpreter is required. (Interpreter is for speaking. Translation is for writing.) Please note that not all documents can be translated!! Mrs. Gilliam can help with Spanish with advance notice, as well!
Wake County offers interpretation and translation services in many languages. A minimum of 5 school days advance notice for requesting a translation or an interpreter is required. (Interpreter is for speaking. Translation is for writing.) Please note that not all documents can be translated!! Mrs. Gilliam can help with Spanish with advance notice, as well!