ESL Program Specialists have the capacity to:
- Provide assistance supporting the fundamental concepts and practices of English as a second language instruction
- Provide English as a second languages services
- Select and design teaching resources for English language learners
- Provide instructional adaptations/modifications to assist English language learners
- Conduct effective assessments to identify levels of language proficiency, acquisition and content learning
- Monitor English language learners’ content learning
- Participate in individualized education plan preparation for English language learners who are participating in special education assistance/services.
- Provide school staff with resources/professional activities to promote understanding and sensitivity toward all cultures
- Provide appropriate information and services to English language learner’s families.
- Provide assistance to academic content teachers as they instruct English language learners in the required content knowledge.
Special Considerations:
An educator certified in this field may provide school staff development services regarding their collegial studies/skills, may serve in the role of mentor or advisor, and may assist students in understanding the “reading” content area materials in related subject areas.