Meet the ESOL Teachers

Mrs. Shelly Bentley                Email: sbentley@polk.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Kristi Golden               Email:  kgolden@polk.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Michelle Tucker       Email:  mtucker@polk.k12.ga.us  



 *Links to our individual websites are above.
*CES Office  770-748-5614

 *Spanish translator, Ms. Daisy Chubb                                       email:  daisy@polk.k12.ga.us 

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English Language Learners

What is ESOL?

*ESOL:   means English Speakers of Other Languages
*This is a temporary support system for 
  students as they move toward English speaking proficiency.
*A state and federally mandated program. 

What is the ACCESS Test?

ACCESS for ESOL students is a secure large-scale English language proficiency assessment administered to Kindergarten through 12th-grade students who have been identified as English language learners (ELLs). It is given annually in WIDA Consortium to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English.

The ACCESS test is given to each ESOL student at the end of the school year to assess their growth in English proficiency. ACCESS testing focuses on four domains;  Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.  

ACCESS TEST Results normally arrive mid May.
Parents will receive a copy of test results.

Georgia ESOL  Standards

Fast Forward Reading for Grades K-5

Our ESOL program uses The Fast ForWord Program to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Each ESOL student has login  information to the program. This program focuses on phonics, basic reading skills,  distinguishing sounds,  reading,  and auditory processing.
The tab at the top of the page will connect you to the login page or use this link;  www.scilearn.com  

Please contact us if you would like to schedule a conference.
770-748-5614