ENGLISH LEARNERS

Federal Programs directs the English Language Learners (EL) programs in Avoyelles Parish Public Schools. Our goal is to help immigrant students and English Language Learners (EL) students attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic performance and meet the same challenging state content and achievement standards that all children are expected to meet.

Our program is designed to improve the education of English Learner (EL) children and youths by helping them learn English and meet challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards.

Identifies the educational and language needs of the English Learner students based on their English language proficiency

  • Helps educators set goals for improving the English language proficiency of all EL students in the parish
  • Helps to develop programs for each individual EL student in order to support/supplement mainstream instruction
  • Measures student progress through reporting, LEAP 2025, ELPT
  • Assists educators in developing academic accommodation plans to assist EL students in the mainstream classroom
  • Promotes EL parental involvement through reading, math, study skills, homework and organizational workshops for parents
  • All students are enrolled in Avoyelles Parish Schools regardless of documentation or visa status
  • During enrollment, parents complete a Home Language Survey in their native language indicating what languages are spoken by the student
  • Students are screened within 30 days of enrollment to assess their knowledge of English.  Students who qualify are then placed in the appropriate programs to improve their language proficiency.

    Title I
    Title II
    English Learners
    Pre-Kindergarten