Bilingual and ESL Clause Samples
The Bilingual and ESL clause outlines the requirements and provisions for providing educational services to students who are English language learners or who require instruction in a language other than English. It typically specifies the standards for identifying eligible students, the types of instructional programs to be offered, and the qualifications required for teachers in these programs. For example, it may mandate the use of certified ESL instructors or require regular assessment of students' language proficiency. The core function of this clause is to ensure that non-native English speakers receive appropriate support to access the curriculum and succeed academically, thereby promoting educational equity and compliance with legal mandates.
Bilingual and ESL a. Teachers who possess a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement shall receive a differential of $500.00 effective the beginning of the school year.
b. In addition to receiving a differential of $500.00 for a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement, teachers who provide Bilingual and/or ESL services at the school shall receive a differential according to the compensation ladder based on endorsements and utilization. This includes:
Bilingual and ESL a. Teachers who possess a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement shall receive a differential of $500 effective at the beginning of the school year.
b. In addition to receiving a differential of $500 for a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement, teachers who provide Bilingual and/or ESL services at the school shall receive a differential according to the compensation ladder based on endorsements and utilization. This includes:
1.) Teachers on waiver/teachers in a planned program of study leading to a TESOL and/or Bilingual endorsement.
a.) Continue the tuition reimbursement program and publicize its availability. b.) Up to $500 reimbursement for textbook and/or testing fees.
Bilingual and ESL a. Teachers who possess a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement shall receive a differential of $500 effective the beginning of the school year.
b. In addition to receiving a differential of $500 for a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement, teachers who provide Bilingual and/or ESL services at the school shall receive a differential according to the compensation ladder based on endorsements and utilization. This includes:
1.) Teachers on waiver/teachers in a planned program of study leading to a TESOL and/or Bilingual endorsement.
a.) Continue the tuition reimbursement program and publicize its availability.
b.) Up to $500 reimbursement for textbook and/or testing fees.
c.) Professional support from the Department of Language and Cultural Equity.
2.) Compensation ladder based on endorsements and utilization. a.) Additional $2,500 for providing TESOL services only. b.) Additional $5,000 for providing Bilingual services only. c.) Additional $5,500 for providing both TESOL and Bilingual services.
3.) TESOL/Bilingual support differentials are intended for librarians, resource teachers, and those who work in elementary specials, serving all or a large portion of the students.
a.) A support differential is $1,000 (in additional the initial $500 for holding the endorsement).
b.) Eligible staff must hold a TESOL or Bilingual endorsement.
c.) Special Education evaluators with a state bilingual credential and/or who passed the La Prueba will receive a $2000 credential differential.
4.) The number of differentials authorized for providing services at the school shall be determined by the total English Language Learner (ELL) population of the school and by the Alternative Language Service (ALS) program need as reported by the principal using the following criteria:
a.) Teachers must possess a current endorsement (teachers on waiver do not qualify for the differential).
b.) Teachers must provide services in a District designated Bilingual or ESL program, including prekindergarten programs.
c.) Teachers wishing to be considered for a differential must have their current endorsement on file with the Department of Human Resources and the school within twenty (20) workdays of providing services. To be eligible for the entire differential payment, all endorsements must be approved by the Public Education Department by no later than September 15. If applicable, employees must be providing services under the provisions of the district ALS Plan by that date to receive fu...
Bilingual and ESL a. Teachers who possess a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement shall receive a differential of $500.
b. In addition to receiving a differential of $500 for a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement, teachers who provide Bilingual and/or ESL services at the school shall receive a differential of $2500.
c. The number of differentials authorized for providing services at the school shall be determined by the total LEP population of the school and by the Alternative Language Service program need as reported by the principal using the following criteria:
1. Teachers must possess a current endorsement ( teachers on waiver do not qualify for the differential).
2. Teachers must provide services in a District designated Bilingual and/or ESL program .
3. Teachers wishing to be considered for a differential must have their current endorsement on file with the Department for Human Resources and the school within twenty (20) workdays of providinf services. To be eligible for the entire differential payment, all endorsements must be approved by the State
Bilingual and ESL a. Teachers who possess a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement shall receive a differential of $500 effective the beginning of the school year.
b. In addition to receiving a differential of $500 for a current Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement, teachers who provide Bilingual and/or ESL services at the school shall receive a differential of $2500.
c. The number of differentials authorized for providing services at the school shall be determined by the total LEP population of the school and by the Alternative Language Service program need as reported by the principal using the following criteria:
1. Teachers must possess a current endorsement (teachers on waiver do not qualify for the differential).
2. Teachers must provide services in a District designated Bilingual and/or ESL program, including pre-kindergarten programs.
3. Teachers wishing to be considered for a differential must have their current endorsement on file with the Department of Human Resources and the school within twenty (20) workdays of providing services. To be eligible for the entire differential payment, all endorsements must be approved by the Public Education Department by no later than September 15. If applicable, employees must be providing services under the provisions of the district ALS Plan by that date to receive full payment. Endorsements issued and/or the commencement of the provision of services after that date will be compensated on a prorated basis.