• Abstract and Figures
• Public Full-text

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Division of English Language Learning

DISTRICT SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST DISTRICT NAME AND NUMBER DATE

NAME OF SUPERINTENDENT TELEPHONE

NAME OF PROGRAM DIRECTOR EMAIL ADDRESS

DIRECTIONS:

Please check below the type of funding received by your district and respond to all items on the checklist associated with that funding.

FUNDING: ☐ TBE /TPI (state) ☐ LIPLEPS (TITLE III) ☐ IMMIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM (TITLE III)

Completion of components marked “Title III” is only required of districts that receive Title III funding.

Please assess the level of compliance by checking the appropriate box (☒) under the monitoring indicators:

I = Implemented PI = Partially Implemented NI = Not implemented N/A = Not Applicable

Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 1. Identification of Eligible Students (23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.15, 228.10) 1.1.The school ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview district administers a Home Language Survey (HLS) for all students new to the district for the purpose of identifying students of non- English background.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 1 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 1.2.The HLS asks ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview the following: a. Is a language other than English spoken in the home, and if so, what language? b. Does the student speak a language other than English, and if so, which language? 1.3.The HLS is ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview administered in English and in the student’s home language, if the home language is available on the DELL website. 1.4.The HLS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview provides a space for parents1 to sign and date.

1 Throughout this document, “parents” will be the terminology used. However, the term “parents” also encompasses “legal guardians” of the student.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 2 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 1.5.The district uses ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview the Pre-IPT™ or an appropriate Prescribed Screening Procedure to assess a preschool student’s level of English language proficiency. 1.6.Assessment for ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview Program Eligibility: Preschool a. The district screens the English language proficiency of every pre-K student who was identified through the HLS as having a language background other than English.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 3 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) b. An ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview appropriate Prescribed Screening Procedure is administere d within 30 days of student’s participation in the program. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview Assessment for Program Eligibility: Grades K-12 c. The district uses the grade appropriate English language proficiency assessment prescribed by ISBE (MODEL™ for K through 1st semester 1st grade, or W- APT™ for 2nd semester 1st grade through 12th grade).

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 4 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) d. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview district screens the English language proficiency of every K- 12 grade student who was identified through the HLS as having a language background other than English. e. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview district re- screens the English language proficiency of students entering Kindergarte n who had previously been screened in preschool.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 5 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) f. An ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview appropriate Prescribed Screening Procedure is administere d within 30 days of student’s enrollment the district. g. Students ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview who score below the state defined minimum for English language proficiency on the prescribed assessment are eligible for services and are placed into a TBE/TPI program to receive language support services. 2. Student Assessment and Language Acquisition Services (23 Ill. Adm. Code 226.210, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.25, 228.27, and 20 USC 6841)

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 6 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 2.1. Annual ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐SIS Assessment All ELs in grades K-12 are assessed annually in listening, speaking, reading, and writing using ACCESS for ELLs®. This includes all students identified as ELL at any time since January 2006 but not enrolled in a TBE/TPI program until the student achieves a “proficient” score on the ACCESS (e.g. students whose parents withdrew them from the program).

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 7 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 2.2. A ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview qualified bilingual specialist or bilingual teacher participates on the Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams of ELs being evaluated for special education services.

2.3. Students are ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview exited from the program of bilingual education services after attaining the state identified proficiency scores on the annual English language proficiency assessment.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 8 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 2.4. Students ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview who have NOT achieved at least the proficiency level set by the state on ACCESS for ELLs® but are exited from TBE/TPI program after receiving 3 years of consecutive service are provided with alternative language acquisition services to enable them to overcome barriers (Section 228.27); and the district has submitted the 228.27 Plan to ISBE.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 9 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 2.5. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview The district monitors the progress made by children in meeting challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards for each of the two years after such children are no longer receiving services under this part. 3. Program Structure (23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.25, 228.30) 3.1. For each ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation attendance center (preschool) that has an enrollment of 20 or more English learners of the same language classification, the district has a TBE program.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 10 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 3.2. For each ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation attendance center (preschool) that has an enrollment of 19 or fewer ELs of the same language classification, the district has a TPI program.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 11 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 3.3. For each ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation attendance ☐ESL ☐LA ☐MA ☐SS ☐SC center (grades K-12) that has an enrollment of 20 or more English learners of the same language classification, the district has a TBE program.

Full-time TBE programs incorporate these required program components: instruction is provided in subjects required by law or by the district in the student’s home language and in English; English as a Second Language; and instruction in the history and culture of the student’s native land and of the United States.

Part-time TBE programs Updated July 7, 2016 Page 12 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 3.4. Students are ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation placed into part- time TBE when: a. their English language proficiency assessment results indicate that they have sufficient proficiency in English to benefit from a part-time program; and

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 13 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) b. Students are ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation placed into a part-time TBE program with consideratio n of their educational needs, such as proficiency in the home language, prior performance in English coursework, current academic performance , and other factors such as age, disability, and cultural background.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 14 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 3.5. For each ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation attendance center (grades K-12) that has an enrollment of 19 or fewer English learners of the same language classification, the district has a TPI program.

The structure of the TPI program is determined by the student’s proficiency in English and is designed to enable students to keep pace with peers in achievement in the core academic content areas. 4. Curriculum and Instruction (NCLB Title III 20 USC 6826, 20 USC 6912 and 23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.30, EDGAR 80.32, Part 130 Ill. Adm. Code)

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 15 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 4.1.Standards ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation Aligned Curriculum a. The program curriculum is aligned to the 2012 Amplificatio n of The Illinois English Language Developmen t Standards: Kindergarte n – Grade 12. b. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation program curriculum, which is aligned to the 2012 Amplificatio n of The Illinois English Language Developmen t Standards: Kindergarte n – Grade 12, is consistently implemente d.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 16 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) c. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation curriculum in the content areas is aligned to the Common Core. d. Instruction ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation in Spanish language arts is aligned to the standards that are appropriate to the ages or grade levels of the students served, which are set forth in the document titled “World- Class Instructional Design and Assessment: Spanish Language Arts Standards” (2005).

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 17 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 4.2. Instructional ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation Materials a. The district provides appropriate ESL instructional materials consistent with program design and student needs. Instructional materials are adequate to fully implement EL programs.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 18 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) b. The district ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation provides appropriate native language instructional materials consistent with program design and student needs. Instructional materials are adequate to fully implement EL programs. 4.3.All equipment ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation purchased with ☐eGMS federal Title III and state TBE/TPI funding is properly labeled and inventoried. 5. Access to Services (23 Ill. Adm. Code 1.240; Section 1703(f) of the EEOA, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.30)

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 19 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 5.1. Equal ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation opportunities for all students a. The district’s enrollment forms do not inquire about student’s or their parents’ immigration status. b. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation permissible combination of documents required to prove residency is sufficiently varied to afford an opportunity for those who lack proof of legal presence or immigration status to meet the state requirement s.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 20 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 5.2. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation district provides language support program options for students whose parents refused or waived recommended TBE/TPI services for their child.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 21 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 5.3. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation student-teacher ratio in bilingual and ESL classes does not exceed 90% of the average student- teacher ratio in the general program classes for the same grade in the same attendance center as of September 30th of each school year. If the bilingual/ESL class size increases after this date, the ration does not exceed the average student- teacher ratio in general education classes for the same grade in the attendance center.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 22 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 5.4. Multilev ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation el grouping a. Students in TBE/TPI programs are placed in classes with students of approximate ly the same age or grade level. b. If ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation students of different ages/grade levels are combined in the same class, the district uses individualiz ed instructional programs or instruction by ability level to ensure that each student receives instruction appropriate to his/her age or grade.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 23 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 5.5. Program ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation facilities are comparable to the facilities of the overall student population.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 24 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 5.6. Students ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation enrolled in approved programs shall receive full credit for courses taken in these programs, which shall count toward promotion and fulfillment of district graduation requirements. High school students receive full credit for courses taken in the TBE/TPI program. Courses count toward promotion and fulfillment of district graduation requirements. ESL counts toward English requirement for graduation.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 25 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 5.7. ELs ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation have the opportunity to participate fully in extracurricular activities.

5.8. ELs ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation participate fully with their English- speaking classmates in subjects where language is not essential to understanding of the subject matter including art, music, physical education, and others.

5.9. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation district’s summer school programs provide supplemental language instruction programs for ELs. 6. Personnel Qualifications and Professional Development (23 Ill. Adm. Code 25.510, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.35, 20 USC 6319, 20 USC 6825, and 105 ILCS 5/10-22.34, Castaneda v. Pickard)

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 26 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 6.1. Prescho ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS ol teachers ☐eGMS a. All preschool teachers assigned to provide instruction in a student’s home language meet the requirement s for bilingual teachers in accordance with state licensure requirement s. b. All ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS preschool ☐eGMS teachers assigned to provide instruction in ESL meet the requirement s for ESL teachers in accordance with state licensure requirement s.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 27 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 6.2. Teacher ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS s (K-12) ☐eGMS a. All teachers assigned to provide instruction in a student’s home language meet the requirement s for bilingual teachers in accordance with state licensure requirement s. b. All teachers ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS assigned to ☐eGMS provide instruction in ESL meet the requirement s for ESL or English as a New Language teachers in accordance with state licensure requirement s.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 28 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 6.3. Test ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS Administration a. The screener is administered only by teachers and other certified school district staff who have been trained and certified to administer the (Pre-IPT™, MODEL™ or W-APT™) assessment. b. The ACCESS ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS for ELLs® is administered only by teachers and other certified school district staff who have been trained and certified to administer ACCESS. 6.4. All ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS paraprofessional s in the program meet requirements for state approval.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 29 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 6.5. Paraprof ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐Observation essionals and/or other non- certificated staff provide instruction to ELs under the immediate supervision of a certified teacher that is directly engaged in teaching subject matter. 6.6. Program ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS Director a. More than 200 ELs: Program Director holds a valid administrative certificate and meets the additional requirements listed in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1.783.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 30 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) b. Fewer than ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐ELIS 200 ELs: Program Director holds a valid administrative certificate and meets the additional requirements listed in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1.783 or annually completes a minimum of eight hours of professional development. 6.7. In- ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview service Training for Staff a. New program staff participates in training activities that will develop knowledge of basic TBE/TPI program requirement s.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 31 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) b. Training ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview activities addressing topics related to bilingual education are provided at least twice yearly to all program staff.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 32 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) c. If district ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview operates either a TBE or a TPI program for students of Spanish language background in kindergarten and any of grades 1 through 12, it provides annually at least one training session related to the implementat ion of the Spanish language arts standards.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 33 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) d. If the ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview district is unsuccessful in hiring qualified teachers, it provides adequate interim training to teachers already on staff to comply with Title VI (Castaneda 648 F2d at 1013).

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 34 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) e. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview The program provides professional developmen t to classroom teachers (including general education classroom teachers), administrato rs, principals, and other personnel that is designed to improve the instruction and assessment of ELs, and is of sufficient intensity and duration to have a lasting impact on teacher performance . The program does not consist only Updated July 7, 2016 Page 35 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 7. Rights of Parents and Community Engagement (105 ILCS 5/14C-3, 105 ILCS 5/14C-4, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.40, 228.30, and 20 USC 6826, and 20 USC 7012) 7.1. Notice ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview of enrollment a. All parents of students are notified in writing of their child’s placement in a TBE/TPI program no later than 30 days after the beginning of the school year or 14 days after the enrollment of any child in a program during the school year. b. The parent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview notice of enrollment is in English and in the student’s home language, to the extent possible.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 36 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) c. The parent notice of enrollment explains in simple, non- technical language: a. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview reasons why the child has been placed in and needs the services of the program ; b. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview child’s level of English proficie ncy, how this level was assessed , and the child’s current level of academi c achieve ment;

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 37 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) c. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview descripti on of the program , the method of instructi on used in the program and in other availabl e offering s of the district, includin g how the program differs from those other offering s in content, instructi onal goals, and the use of English and native languag Updated July 7, 2016 Page 38 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) d. How the ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview program will specific ally help the child learn English and meet academi c achieve ment standard s for grade promoti on and graduati on;

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 39 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) e. How the ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview program will meet the educatio nal strength s and needs of the child, includin g how the program meets the objectiv es of the child’s individu al educatio nal program (IEP), if applicab le;

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 40 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) f. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview specific exit require ments for the program , the expecte d rate of transitio n from the program into the regular curricul um, and the expecte d graduati on rate for children in the program , if program is offered at the seconda ry level;

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 41 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) g. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview right of the parents to decline to enroll the child in the program or to choose another program or method of instructi on, if availabl e; and the right of the parents to have the child immedia tely removed from the program upon request; and

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 42 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) h. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview right of the parents to visit transitio nal bilingua l educatio n classes in which their child is enrolled and to come to the school for a conferen ce to explain the nature of transitio nal bilingua l educatio n.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 43 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 7.2. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview Report Cards a. Are sent in the same manner and frequency as progress reports sent to all students in the school district; b. Are ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview available in English and in the student’s home language unless a student’s parents agree in writing to waive this requirement; c. Indicate ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview student’s progress in the program and in the general program of instruction;

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 44 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 7.3. Parents ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview have notified the school in writing of any decision to withdraw their child from the program. 7.4. The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview district has obtained written consent from parents to exit their child prior to the end of three years in the program or to retain their child in the program longer than three years. 7.5. TBE ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS Program Advisory Committee (PAC) a. The committee consists of parents, TBE teachers, counselors, and community leaders.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 45 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) b. Majority of ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS the members are parents with ELs in the program. c. The parent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS advisory committee meets at least four times per year and records and files the minutes from the meetings. d. One of the ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS PAC meetings includes a review of the application for TBE funding.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 46 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) e. The district ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS provides annual training to PAC members in the areas of instructional approaches and methods in bilingual education; the provisions of state and federal law related to students’ participation and parents’ rights; and accountabili ty measures relevant to students in bilingual programs.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 47 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 7.6. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview Parental Participation a. The district implements an effective means of outreach to parents of ELs to inform parents how they can be involved in the education of their children, be active participants in assisting their children learn English and achieve high levels in core academic subjects and meet the same high state academic standards as all children are expected to achieve.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 48 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) b. The district ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview holds regular meetings and sends parents of ELs notices of such meetings for the purpose of formulating and responding to recommend ations from parents. 8. Program Evaluation, Records, and Data Management (20 USC 7012, 20 USC 6826, 20 USC 6841, 20 USC 7011, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 228.15, 228.40) 8.1. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview The district uses assessment and evaluation results and data to determine the effectiveness of programs and improve services and activities.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 49 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 8.2. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview If the district did not make Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) for two consecutive years a district Improvement Plan (DIP) has been developed, implemented, updated as necessary, and submitted to DELL. 8.3. Student ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview Records contain the following information: a. A completed HLS; b. Program ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview entry/exit information; c. Annual ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview English language proficiency assessment scores;

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 50 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) d. Results from ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview the prescribed screening instrument; e. Rationale ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview (PT Criteria Form and appropriate documentati on) for a student’s placement into a part- time program, if applicable; f. Written ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview decisions to withdraw their children from the program or refuse services, if applicable; g. Consent to ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview exit their child prior to the end of three years in the program, if applicable;

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 51 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) h. Consent to ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview retain their child in the program longer than three years, if applicable; i. Parents’ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview report card waiver, if applicable. 8.4. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview The district has data collection system in place to ensure that the immigrant student count submitted to DELL includes only immigrant students eligible for the Immigrant Education Program. 9. Participation of Private Schools (20 USC 7881) 9.1. Title III: The ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS LEA verifies if there are any private schools in the attendance area.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 52 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 9.2. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS The LEA consults with private schools in a timely manner to inquire if the schools have ELs. 9.3. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS The LEA consults with private schools in a meaningful manner to discuss how ELs’ (and/or teachers’) needs will be identified, the services the LEA will provide to meet those needs, amount of funding available for services and how the services will be assessed.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 53 Components reviewed I PI NI Evidence (Check Box where evidence was found and add comments if component is out of compliance) 9.4. Title III: ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐File Review ☐Interview ☐eGMS The LEA assesses the English language proficiency of private schools if needed.

Updated July 7, 2016 Page 54

Load more

  54

Copy Link