ALS/MEL/LEP

A Multilingual English Learner (MEL) student who has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language, which may deny the student the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms where English is the language of instruction or to participate fully in our society, and:

• Was not born in the U.S. or whose language/environment is other than English; 

OR

• Native American or Alaskan Native who is a native resident of outlying areas where environment is other than English; 

OR

• Is migratory and native language/environment is other than English.

At the beginning of each school year, a Home Language Survey is provided in the online registration for each student to determine if they require further testing in order to qualify for additional Alternative Language Services (ALS). If they do qualify, they will be contacted by the school and testing will be administered. If the testing indicates that the student qualifies for additional services, an Individualized Language Plan (ILP) will be set up to help accommodate and facilitate the student’s school work.

For more information, please contact one of the following people:

MEL Representative: (435) 884-1900

Principal: Jeff Zaleski (435) 884-1280

Title III Director: Stephanie Rowley (435) 833-1900

Assistant Superintendent: Jeff Hamm (435) 833-1900

The  following teachers at T.W.E.S. have MEL Endorsements:

• Kristiana Allen

• Teresa Chamberlain

• Angie Berry

• Mandi Murphy