Administrator Responsibilities
for ESOL Students
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Ensure that the staff receives training as needed from your ESOL teacher regarding ESOL policies
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Allow the ESOL teacher to provide ESOL inservices as needed
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Ensure staff is aware of the district policies as well as state and federal laws regarding retention of ESOL students
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Be sure staff is following accommodation plans set up by the ESOL teachers
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Be sure mainstream teachers are aware that they are to keep a file to show evidence they are providing accommodations to the ESOL students.
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Be supportive of mainstream teachers who have ELL students
http://www.nassp.org/Content.aspx?topic=10_Things_Every_School_Leader_Should_Know_About_ESL
http://esl.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/file/view/SIOP_PrincipalsGuide1.pdf
http://www.colorincolorado.org/pdfs/guides/Engaging-ELL-Families.pdf