Family and Community Engagement Family and community are essential to students' academic achievement and well-being; therefore, Student Services has made family engagement a priority by fully engaging students, parents, and the community in support of short and long-term educational outcomes. The value of family and community involvement goes far beyond compliance as stated in the Guide for Instructional Direction : “Relationships are the cornerstone of healthy organizations and our work in education.” (Guide for Instructional Direction)
This includes: •
Outreach to families and community • Translators and interpreters • English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) • District English Language Advisory Committee (DELAC) • Family and community Involvement • Engagement with educational partners
Professional Development SBCSS Student Services recognizes the need to continuously build the capacity of stakeholders at all levels to develop a clear understanding of the language and learning needs of our English learners. Professional development is crucial to the implementation of this document, state standards, and core curriculum. Professional Development topics and attendees are listed below.
Topics and Attendees: •
ELD Proficiency Levels
• ELD Standards: Part I, Part II, & Part III • Designated and Integrated ELD • Core Subjects • Para-Professional • ELLevation • MTSS • PBIS • Teachers • District and Site Administrators • Counselors
Legal and Compliance Requirements SBCSS Student Services recognizes the importance of meeting Federal and State legal and compliance mandates and requirements that are relevant to the education of English learners. Included are the Federal and State policies to guide the financial investments so that decisions are equitable for addressing the language and learning needs of all English learners. Student Services is committed to ensuring that leaders at all levels are knowledgeable about the Federal and State mandates, policies, and requirements.
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