English Language Learners

Welcome to the English Language Learner Support Services webpage!

English as a Second Language (ESOL) support is provided to any student in grades K-12 whose primary language is not English.  ESOL is a state-funded educational program.  ESOL Teachers are part of the faculties at Stephens County Schools.  Stephens County School System also offers interpreter services through Language Line Solutions.

During enrollment with Stephens County Schools, parents will fill out forms that include the Home Language Survey.  This survey helps us determine how best to communicate with parents and if students need to participate in the English Language Proficiency Screener within the first 30 days of school or within 10 days of enrollment if enrolled at a later time during the school year.  Parents may waive ESOL services.  However, all eligible students are required to participate in the ACCESS or ACCESS Alternate assessment

Resources:

• Imagine Learning – Student Software to assist with skills needed to pass the ACCESS test.
• Rosetta Stone Classroom
• Google Translate
• Microsoft Translator

Georgia Department of Education and WIDA:

• ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS
• Georgia Department of Education English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Title III, Part A – Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students
• WIDA

ESOL TEACHER DIRECTORY: