Develop, implement, and evaluate ELL curricula and instructional services.
Select and manage instructional materials, supplies, and technology.
Ensure program activities and components meet student needs and comply with district and state guidelines.
Teacher and staff support:
Provide training, orientation, and ongoing professional development for teachers.
Observe teachers and provide feedback and coaching.
Facilitate staff meetings to share best practices and problem-solve.
Assist with the recruitment and hiring of qualified ESOL teachers.
Student assessment and progress:
Coordinate and administer student diagnostic testing and placement assessments.
Maintain student data and track progress to inform instruction and program improvement.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs based on student data.
Administrative and compliance tasks:
Manage program budgets and grants.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Coordinate the translation of program materials.
Maintain program records and documentation.
Family and community engagement:
Act as a liaison between the school, students' families, and the community.
Organize parent engagement workshops and initiatives.
Provide support for families with special needs or circumstances.
MEP Coordinator Responsibilities
Needs Assessment and Services: Assesses the specific educational needs of migrant students (e.g., due to interrupted schooling or mobility) and coordinates services to address them.
Liaison Services: Acts as a liaison between migrant families, the school district, and community agencies, often providing interpretation and translation services.
Program Management: Manages and coordinates supplemental educational activities, which may include a summer education program.
Data and Reporting: Collects data and reports on the academic progress and needs of migrant students to the state.
Title III Coordinator Responsibilities
Grant Management: Prepares and manages the Title III grant application and budget, ensuring all expenditures are allowable and properly tracked.
Funding Allocation: Works with school administration to allocate funds and resources effectively to support EL programs and staff development.
Fiscal and Programmatic Compliance: Ensures all program operations comply with federal Title III regulations and reporting requirements.
Oversight of Supplemental Programs: Oversees the implementation of supplemental language instruction educational programs and activities funded by the grant.
Accountability: Collects and analyzes data to ensure the LEA is meeting Title III annual measurable achievement objectives (AMAOs) and reporting on student progress.
McKinney-Vento liaison
Enrollment: Ensures immediate enrollment and full access to school, even without required documentation, and helps with school selection and credit transfers.
Services: Provides or refers families to needed educational services, such as tutoring, after-school programs, and supplies.
Support: Assists with transportation, helps secure necessary documents, and provides referrals for other community services like health care and housing.
Dispute mediation: Mediates disputes between families and school staff regarding enrollment and other barriers.
Foster care liaison
Coordination: Acts as a bridge between the child welfare agency and the school to ensure the child's educational needs are met.
Academic support: Helps the student maintain academic progress, enroll in classes, and participate in extracurricular activities.
Stability: Works to maintain the student's school placement and minimize disruptions due to placement changes.
Resource connection: Assists with the transfer of credits and provides information on campus-specific programs.
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