in which students develop language “two-way bilingual” classrooms, proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction in English and another language in a classroom that is usually comprised of an equal number of proficient English speakers and proficient speakers of the other language; or (for kindergarten students) either a sheltered English immersion, bilingual, or an English-only language general education classroom with assistance in English language acquisition, including, but not limited to, ESL; or (as a result of an approved waiver) bilingual education or another educationally recognized and legally permitted English language learner program, in which the students are taught all courses required by law and by the school district. Regardless of the program model, districts provide LEP students with content instruction that is based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Regardless of the program model, districts provide ESL/ELD instruction that is based on the English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes. The district uses assessment data to plan and implement educational programs for students at different instructional levels. Authority: Title VI; EEOA; M.G.L. c. 71A, §§ 2, 4, 7 Rating: Partially Implemented District Response Required: Yes Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Comments: Documentation reviewed indicated that the ESL curriculum the district is using at all educational levels is the English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes (ELPBO). Regarding the curriculum, the district should note that the Department has new regulations in place, which may affect the corrective action plan (CAP). Please refer to: for more information. district’s Documents reviewed did not include evidence of the following: 1) an SEI program description, 2) the students MEPA (Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment) levels, and 3) hours of ESL services that are provided to English language learners (ELLs) per week. (Please refer to ) . Please refer to ELE 15 for comments on Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) professional development training. In summary, the district does not have a fully implemented SEI program as required by Chapter 71 A, as content area teachers have not received training in all four Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) categories and the hours of ESL instruction provided to ELLs was not documented.
“two-way bilingual” classrooms, in which students develop language proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction in English and another language in a classroom that is usually comprised of an equal number of proficient English speakers and proficient speakers of the other language; or (for kindergarten students) either a sheltered English immersion, bilingual, or an English-only language general education classroom with assistance in English language acquisition, including, but not limited to, ESL; or (as a result of an approved waiver) bilingual education or another educationally recognized and legally permitted English language learner program, in which the students are taught all courses required by law and by the school district. Regardless of the program model, districts provide LEP students with content instruction that is based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Regardless of the program model, districts provide ESL/ELD instruction that is based on the English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes. The district uses assessment data to plan and implement educational programs for students at different instructional levels. Authority: Title VI; EEOA; M.G.L. c. 71A, §§ 2, 4, 7 Rating: Partially Implemented District Response Required: Yes Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Comments: Documentation reviewed indicated that the ESL curriculum the district is using at all educational levels is the English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes (ELPBO). Regarding the curriculum, the district should note that the Department has new regulations in place, which may affect the district’s corrective action plan (CAP). Please refer to: for more information. Documents reviewed did not include evidence of the following: 1) an SEI program description, 2) the students MEPA (Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment) levels, and 3) hours of ESL services that are provided to English language learners (ELLs) per week. (Please refer to ) . Please refer to ELE 15 for comments on Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) professional development training. In summary, the district does not have a fully implemented SEI program as required by Chapter 71 A, as content area teachers have not received training in all four Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) categories and the hours of ESL instruction provided to ELLs was not documented.
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