Program Description

The Arkansas Department of Education Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) works with schools and educational cooperatives to:

• provide assistance through the Teacher Center Coordinators for professional development of teachers and administrators in the implementation of effective English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program design and delivery

• assist, upon request, with program planning for ELs

• coordinate ESOL professional development training

• convene regional meetings of ESOL personnel to discuss strategies and share resources used to instruct ELs under the Arkansas Academic Standards

• provide assistance to classroom teachers in implementing the Arkansas State Board of Education adopted English Language Proficiency Standards

• provide on-site technical assistance addressing ESOL techniques and strategies