Itinerant English as a New Language Instruction
Erie 1 BOCES provides a certified English as a New Language (ENL) teacher on a shared basis to districts for students (grades K-12) requiring ENL instruction.
This service provides the district a full-time equivalent English as a New Language teacher to work with district based students.
A minumun commitment to .5 FTE is required for ENL services
DISTRICT Responsibilities:
- Provide caseload
- Provide instructional schedule for ENL teacher (including proportionate share of contractional planning, lunch and travel time)
- Provide current educational records
- Provide appropriate instructional space and materials
- Provide all necessary translation supports to families (written and verbal)
BOCES Responsibilities:
- Assign agreed to FTE of an ENL Teacher
- Complete all required paperwork
- Provide supervision
- Perform formal evaluation of BOCES staff
- Provide staff development
- Participate in parent meetings
- Provide quarterly updates on student progress
- Collect /report data for progress monitoring