English for Speakers of
Other Languages
Southeast Region EL Specialist
Arkansas Educational Cooperatives Served: Arkansas River, Great Rivers, and Southeast
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
Abbey Ebarb, M. Ed.
Regional EL Specialist
Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Learning Services
Support Services English for Speakers of Other Languages
1022 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4857