Md. Code Regs. 13A.05.07.03

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 13A.05.07.03 - Programs for English Learners

A. Each local school system shall establish an English language development program for those students who have been identified as ELs by means of a home language survey as well as the State-approved English language proficiency placement assessment.

B. The English language development programs shall contain the following components:

(1) Goals;

(2) Student identification;

(3) Student placement;

(4) Curriculum and instruction;

(5) Certified English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teachers;

(6) Materials of instruction;

(7) Facilities;

(8) Program delivery models;

(9) Parent and community involvement;

(10) Support services;

(11) Exit criteria; and

(12) Program evaluation.

C. A student who has been identified as an EL shall:

(1) Be placed in an English language development program; and

(2) Be evaluated each year on the State-approved summative English language proficiency assessment in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to determine EL status.

D. The English language development program shall include the following standards:

(1) English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting.

(2) English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.

(3) English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Mathematics.

(4) English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Science.

(5) English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Social Studies.

E. Local school systems shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that there is an English language development program and that the program meets the requirements of this chapter.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.05.07.03

Amended effective 43:21 Md. R. 1168, eff. 10/24/2016