The purpose of the consent decree is to ensure that language minority students have equal access to all instructional programs and services. All teachers who have LEP students in their classrooms are impacted by the training requirements of the consent decree. The degree of training to meet the instructional needs of LEP students is tied to teaching assignments. When a LEP student is assigned to a class, the teacher will need training to work effectively with that student. Principals have access to the META screen that tracks the assignment of LEP students and will explain the training that will be needed as the result of the assignment of a LEP student.
More specific information is given in the chart on the following page.
An endorsement is a rider on a certificate that states that the teacher is qualified to teach a specific population or type of student. Teachers who teach ESOL must have an ESOL Endorsement with certification in elementary education, English, or a foreign language. Build pride in the students' cultural background. Create an environment where students develop a sense of belonging and feel psychologically and physically safe. Avoid textbooks and materials that present cultural stereotypes.