District ESOL Parent Leadership Council
The District ESOL Parent Leadership Council is made up of parent representatives from each school with students in the ESOL program. The Council works to strengthen communication among families, schools, and the district, while setting shared goals to support English Language Learners.
Council members address parent and guardian questions and concerns about ESOL programs across all schools. They also provide valuable feedback on the District English Language Learner Plan and help keep families informed about important updates, policies, and issues affecting their students.
Each school has a representative on the Council to ensure all voices are heard.
To learn more or to get involved, please complete the interest form using the QR code below:
English for Speakers of Other Language Program (ESOL) Placement
Sumter County Schools is dedicated to supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) through a comprehensive ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) program. All ELLs are integrated into general education classrooms, where teachers employ ESOL strategies and provide comprehensible instruction to ensure equitable learning experiences. The district mandates that educators meet specific ESOL training requirements based on their teaching roles, ensuring that instruction is tailored to the diverse needs of ELL students. Additionally, Sumter County offers adult ESOL classes at the Sumter Adult and Community Education Center in Sumterville, providing language support for adult learners at an affordable rate of $30 per term. Through these initiatives, Sumter County Schools demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering language development and academic success for all students.
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 Assessment
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is a secure, annual assessment designed to measure English language proficiency for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who have been identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). Administered in member states of the WIDA Consortium, this assessment helps schools track students’ progress in learning academic English.
The assessment is based on the WIDA English Language Development Standards and evaluates students' skills in four key language areas: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is available exclusively to states within the WIDA Consortium.
English Language Learner (ELL) Committee
The ELL Committee is a school-based team dedicated to supporting the academic success of English Language Learner (ELL) students. This committee meets to review and make recommendations regarding instructional programs and any other educational decisions that may impact an ELL student's learning experience.
Committee members may include ESOL teachers, an administrator or their designee, a guidance counselor, a social worker, a school psychologist, or other educational professionals as needed. Parents are always invited to participate in ELL Committee meetings concerning their child.
For more information about the ELL Committee at your school, please contact the ESOL Coordinator.
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