ESL
Ms Molly Mitchell, [email protected]
Students who speak English as a second language and are new to the United States and/or Virginia are initially
screened using a comprehensive, research-based assessment program designed to determine their level of
language proficiency when they enroll in a Montgomery County Public School. Transferring students who have
a history of ESL services from another state are enrolled in the program based on their prior year proficiency
results. The student’s current proficiency level, along with any other educational data/history, is used to
determine the appropriate language services that will be provided to the student at the middle school level.
These services may be provided through direct instruction during a designated class period or through support
within a content area class. When ESL students have achieved the required proficiency level, they will exit the
program; however, they will continue to be monitored for two years to ensure successful integration into the
general education classes. An ESL teacher will then be available to support the classroom teacher in adapting
instruction to the needs of the exited students.
MCPS Middle School Program of Study