James Hodges

This English Learners Plan outlines the Attala County School District's approach to supporting English Learner (EL) students. The plan details the mission to equip EL students with essential skills, foster communication abilities, and cultivate their talents, facilitating their success in an English-speaking academic environment. It encompasses procedures for identifying and assessing potential EL students, providing a robust instructional program including age-appropriate placement, direct instruction, and tutorial support, alongside professional development for educators and necessary resources. The core goals are to incrementally improve EL students' progress and proficiency in English language acquisition and to ensure their meaningful engagement within the educational framework, supported by continuous evaluation and active parent participation.

The Attala County School District's English Learners Plan serves as a framework to support English Learner students in achieving English language proficiency and academic success. It details a comprehensive approach encompassing identification and assessment procedures, a student-centered educational model with pull-out services, and continuous support through staffing, training, and parental engagement. The plan prioritizes increasing EL progress in language acquisition, attaining proficiency, and ensuring meaningful participation in the educational program, with annual evaluation and updates to meet these goals.

This Dropout Prevention Plan for the Attala County School District aims to vigilantly support students and meet the overarching goal of increasing the graduation rate to 90% or above by 2025, reducing the dropout rate, and reducing the truancy rate. Key strategies include reducing retention rates in early grades (K-2), targeting subgroups for graduation requirement assistance, developing dropout recovery initiatives for students aged 17-21, and addressing student transitions from juvenile detention centers. The plan also focuses on improving reading and math growth for all students, fostering a positive school culture through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders.

This document outlines the Attala County School District's comprehensive plan for English Learners (ELs), aimed at fostering a top-ranked learning community that produces lifelong learners. The plan details procedures for identifying, assessing, and providing educational services to EL students, focusing on developing English language proficiency, academic skills, and social integration. Key components include a student-centered educational approach with pull-out services, annual assessments, exit and monitoring protocols, staffing and training for educators, inclusive participation in all district programs, and robust family and community engagement. The plan emphasizes continuous program evaluation and improvement to ensure EL students achieve their full potential and succeed in an English-speaking academic environment.

The Attala County School District's Dropout Prevention Plan focuses on increasing the district graduation rate, reducing the dropout rate, and reducing truancy. It includes strategies such as reducing retention rates in early grades, targeting subgroups needing additional assistance, developing dropout recovery initiatives, and addressing the transition of students from juvenile detention centers. The plan also emphasizes collaboration with Holmes Community College, tutoring opportunities, and the implementation of student/parent liaisons.