Component V: Student Support Services Component VI: Faculty, Staff and Administration Component VII: Facilities Component VIII: Program Evaluation Component IX: Recordkeeping and Fund Use The findings in each program area explain the “ratings,” determinations by the team about the implementation status of the criteria reviewed. The ratings indicate those criteria that were found by the team to be substantially “Implemented” or implemented in a “Commendable” manner. (Refer to the “Definition of Compliance Ratings” section of the report.) Where criteria were found to be either "Partially Implemented" or "Not Implemented," the district or charter school must propose to the Department corrective actions to bring those areas into compliance with the controlling statute or regulation. Districts are expected to incorporate the corrective action into their district and school improvement plans, including their professional development plans. LEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUMMARY OF COMPLIANCE CRITERIA INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT REQUIRING CORRECTIVE ACTION PROGRAM AREA PARTIALLY IMPLEMENTED NOT IMPLEMENTED CRITERIA REQUIRING RESPONSE English Learner Education ELE 5, ELE 14, ELE 15 NOTE THAT ALL OTHER CRITERIA REVIEWED BY THE DEPARTMENT THAT ARE NOT MENTIONED ABOVE HAVE RECEIVED AN “IMPLEMENTED” OR “NOT APPLICABLE” RATING. DEFINITION OF COMPLIANCE RATINGS Commendable Any requirement or aspect of a requirement implemented in an exemplary manner significantly beyond the requirements of law or regulation.
NUMBER Standard ELE 5 Program Placement and Structure 1. The district places LEP students in “sheltered English immersion” (SEI) classrooms (SEI has two components, English as a Second Language (ESL)/English Language Development (ELD) instruction and sheltered content instruction as described in M.G.L. c. 71A, §§ 2 and 4); or “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: 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 district ESL curriculum at all educational levels adheres closely to the English Language Proficiency Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners (ELPBO). Concerning the curriculum, the district should note that the Department has new regulations in place which may affect its corrective action plan (CAP). Please refer to: for more information. Documentation reviewed also indicated that although English language learners (ELLs) are receiving ESL instruction, the hours of instruction that ELLs are receiving at each level of English proficiency were not specified. Therefore, the Department could not determine if all ELLs are receiving ESL services that are consistent with Department guidance. (Please refer to ). Please see ELE 15 for comments on Professional Development Requirements. The Department concluded that the district does not have a fully implemented SEI Program as required by Chapter 71A. The district did not provide evidence of the amounts of ESL services