2021-2022 Bilingual Exception/ESL Waiver
Teacher certification requirements for serving English learners and providing equitable access to the appropriate bilingual education or ESL program have not changed.
- If the LEA does not have the appropriately certified teachers to implement the bilingual education and/or ESL program, the LEA must apply for a bilingual education exception and/or ESL waiver on or before November 1st, 2021.
- For further information, see the Bilingual Education Exception and ESL Waiver FAQ.
- Instructions
- Video - Explanation of the 2021-2022 Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver Application.
- Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) Bilingual Exception and ESL Waiver (updated September 2021)
Resources
LPAC - October Activities
October Activities
- Review and update PEIMS data for Snapshot Date
- Schedule and conduct LPAC meetings to review academic progress for Struggling EBs and identify appropriate interventions
- Review teacher certifications and credentials to prepare for State Bilingual Exceptions and/or ESL Waivers
- Review the annual Exceptions and Waivers webinar on the ELL Portal
- Complete the documentation for the waiver and exception, if necessary
- Collaborate with District Testing Coordinator (DTC)
- Identify TELPAS verifiers and returning TELPAS raters
- Monitor and review students grades after 1st 6/9 weeks grading period
- Prepare for RDA reports and update improvement plans
Ongoing Activities
- LPAC for new enrollees within 4 calendar weeks
- Monitor linguistic and academic progress
- Ongoing collaboration with special programs such as Special Education, Advanced Academics-Gifted and Talented, etc. to ensure student success
- PEIMS up-to-date and accurate
- On-going professional development
