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English Learner (EL) Services
English Learner (EL) Services
Welcome to English Learner Services
Welcome to English Learner Services
The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (JNPSD) is committed to providing equitable educational opportunities for all students, including those who are developing proficiency in English.
Our English Learner (EL) Services program supports students in developing the English language skills necessary to succeed academically, participate meaningfully in classroom instruction, and achieve their educational goals.
JNPSD recognizes the linguistic and cultural diversity of our students and families and values the contributions they bring to our school community.
Our Mission
Our Mission
The mission of English Learner Services is to ensure that students identified as English Learners receive appropriate language instruction and academic support to develop English proficiency while meeting Arkansas Academic Standards.
Our goals are to:
Support students in developing English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Provide meaningful access to grade-level academic instruction.
Support academic achievement and student success.
Partner with families to support student learning.
Monitor English language development and academic progress.
How Are Students Identified for English Learner Services?
How Are Students Identified for English Learner Services?
Arkansas requires school districts to conduct a Home Language Usage Survey when students initially enroll in school.
The survey helps determine whether a student may need an English language proficiency screening.
The identification process includes:
Home Language Usage Survey: Families provide information about languages used by the student.
English Language Proficiency Screening: Students identified through the survey as potentially needing language support are assessed using the state-approved screening process.
Review of Student Information: The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) reviews screening results and other relevant information.
Program Identification and Placement: Students who meet Arkansas eligibility criteria are identified for English Learner services.
Parent Notification: Families receive information about identification, placement, available services, and their rights.
Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP)
Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP)
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District provides English language development services to eligible English Learners through a combination of instructional approaches designed to support English language proficiency and academic achievement.
Our Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) varies by grade level to meet students' developmental, linguistic, and academic needs.
Elementary and Middle School
Elementary and Middle School
At the elementary and middle school levels, JNPSD uses a combination of pull-out instruction and push-in support.
Pull-Out Instruction
English Learners receive targeted English language development instruction outside the general education classroom. Instruction focuses on developing English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while supporting the language skills necessary for academic success.
Push-In Support
ESOL specialists provide instructional support within the general education classroom. This approach helps English Learners access grade-level academic content while developing the academic language skills necessary to participate in classroom instruction.
The combination of pull-out instruction and push-in support allows the district to address students' English language development needs while supporting their participation in grade-level learning.
High School
High School
At Jacksonville High School, English Learners are assigned a dedicated English Language Development (ELD) class period as part of their instructional schedule.
English Language Development (ELD) Class
The ELD class provides focused instruction to strengthen English language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with an emphasis on academic language development and the skills necessary for success in high school coursework.
Push-In Support
In addition to their scheduled ELD class, high school English Learners receive push-in instructional support in general education classrooms based on individual student needs.
This support helps students access academic content, participate in classroom activities, and develop the language skills needed to meet grade-level expectations.
Individualized Instructional Support
Individualized Instructional Support
English Learner services are designed to address students' language proficiency levels and academic needs. ESOL specialists collaborate with classroom teachers and school personnel to support English language development and academic achievement.
English Learner services are provided at no cost to families.
English Language Proficiency Assessment
English Language Proficiency Assessment
English Learners participate in the state's annual English language proficiency assessment.
Arkansas uses ELPA21 to measure students' English language development in four domains:
Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Assessment results help educators monitor student progress, identify language development needs, and make instructional decisions.
Families receive information about their student's English language proficiency and progress.
Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)
The Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) supports decisions regarding English Learner identification, placement, instructional services, progress monitoring, and reclassification.
The committee reviews relevant student information to ensure that English Learners receive appropriate language development support.
Exiting English Learner Services
Exiting English Learner Services
Students may exit English Learner status when they meet Arkansas English language proficiency exit criteria.
Following reclassification, students are monitored for four years to help ensure continued academic success.
If academic concerns arise, school personnel review the student's needs and determine appropriate support.
Parent and Family Rights
Parent and Family Rights
JNPSD is committed to ensuring that parents and guardians of English Learners have meaningful opportunities to participate in their children's education.
Parents and guardians have the right to:
Receive information about their child's English Learner identification and instructional services.
Understand their child's English language proficiency assessment results.
Receive information about available educational programs.
Decline certain English Learner instructional services.
Request language assistance to understand important school information.
Participate in their child's educational planning and school activities.
Declining English Learner instructional services does not automatically remove a student's EL identification or the district's responsibility to meet applicable assessment and educational requirements.
Translation and Interpretation Services
Translation and Interpretation Services
JNPSD is committed to communicating important school information to parents and guardians in a language they can understand.
Families who need assistance understanding school communications, educational programs, or meetings may request language assistance.
To request translation or interpretation assistance, contact:
Jaimee Blasingame
District ESOL Coordinator
Email: jblasingame@jnpsd.org
Phone: 501-241-2080
Language assistance is provided at no cost to families.
English Learner Family Resources
English Learner Family Resources
Families can learn more about English Learner education and Arkansas requirements through the following resources:
Meet Our ESOL Team
Meet Our ESOL Team
The Jacksonville North Pulaski School District ESOL team works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, and administrators to support English language development and academic achievement.
District ESOL Coordinator
District ESOL Coordinator
Jaimee Blasingame
District ESOL Coordinator
Email: jblasingame@jnpsd.org
Phone: 501-241-2080
School-Based ESOL Specialists
School-Based ESOL Specialists
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Denise Crace
Email: dcrace@jnpsd.org
Bobby G. Lester Elementary School
Denise Crace
Email: dcrace@jnpsd.org
Breanna Daniel
Email: bdaniel@jnpsd.org
Jacksonville Elementary School
Teresa Munoz
Email: tmunoz@jnpsd.org
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Breanna Daniel
Email: bdaniel@jnpsd.org
Jacksonville Middle School
David Werden
Email: Dwerden@jnpsd.org
Jacksonville High School
Terence Underwood
Email: tunderwood@jnpsd.org
Contact English Learner Services
Contact English Learner Services
For questions about English Learner identification, instructional services, language proficiency assessments, or family language assistance, please contact the ESOL specialist at your child's school or the District ESOL Coordinator.
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Jaimee Blasingame
District ESOL Coordinator
Email: jblasingame@jnpsd.org
Phone: 501-241-2080
Every student deserves access to meaningful learning opportunities and the support needed to succeed.
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