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Sandy Valley Local School District
Welcome
Welcome
At the Sandy Valley Local School District, we celebrate the diverse cultures and languages that make our schools vibrant. We are committed to a community where every family belongs and every student’s heritage is valued. For our students developing English skills, our highly qualified educators provide the linguistic and academic support necessary to accelerate learning in our classrooms and beyond.
If you have difficulty understanding English, you may, free of charge, request language assistance services for Sandy Valley Local Schools information by contacting Geoff Wagner, Curriculum Director, at g.wagner@svlocal.org, and he will connect you to services.
Si tiene dificultades para comprender el inglés, puede solicitar servicios de asistencia lingüística para la información de Sandy Valley de forma gratuita, comunicándose con Geoff Wagner, g.wagner@svlocal.org.
如果您在理解英语方面存在困难，您可以免费申请针对 Sandy Valley 相关信息的语言协助服务，请通过 Geoff Wagner, g.wagner@svlocal.org 进行联系。
إذا كنت تواجه صعوبة في فهم اللغة الإنجليزية، فيمكنك طلب خدمات المساعدة اللغوية الخاصة بمعلوماتSandy Valley مجاناً، وذلك بالتواصل عبر Geoff Wagner, g.wagner@svlocal.org.
Якщо у вас виникають труднощі з розумінням англійської мови, ви можете безкоштовно звернутися за послугами мовної допомоги щодо інформації про Sandy Valley, звернувшись до Geoff Wagner, g.wagner@svlocal.org.
Nếu gặp khó khăn trong việc hiểu tiếng Anh, quý vị có thể yêu cầu các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ liên quan đến thông tin của Sandy Valley hoàn toàn miễn phí bằng cách liên hệ với Geoff Wagner, g.wagner@svlocal.org.
Family Information
Family Information
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Guidelines for Using Interpreters for Communication with Schools
Who receives English language services?
Who receives English language services?
English Language Supports at School- Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
All students enrolling in [District Name}, complete a Language Usage Survey (LUS). Students who indicate a language other than English on the LUS will be screened with the Ohio English Language Proficiency Screener (OELPS) to determine eligibility for English language services. Parents will be informed if students qualify for English language services with an explanation of the services. Students will be placed in age-appropriate grade level content classrooms and receive additional language support as needed based on language and academic needs. Students may receive allowable instruction and assessment modifications and accommodations to ensure access to content learning.
How long does a student receive English language services?
How long does a student receive English language services?
The amount of time a student receives English language services will vary for each individual student. Research shows it may take from 5-7 years to acquire academic language proficiency, but the amount of time will vary based on a student’s experiences. [District name] will monitor the progress of students’ language using classroom tools and the annual Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA). Students exit from the services when they reach proficiency on the OELPA.
Community Resources
Community Resources
Add link to district-specific information about CARE Team
SCESC- Family Support Overview
Add link to district-specific information about Family Support services
Non-academic resources to support Multilingual Learners and their Families
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