Deubrook Area School District Lau (EL) Plan
The Deubrook Area School District's K-12 Lau (EL) Plan outlines comprehensive procedures to meet the instructional and developmental needs of English Language Learners, enabling them to compete with same-age English-speaking peers. It details processes for enrollment and identification, including Home Language Surveys and WIDA assessments, and the creation of annual Language Acquisition Plans (LAPs) that specify instructional support. The plan establishes clear exit criteria from EL services and a two-year monitoring period for exited students. Key components include dedicated parental communication and involvement, descriptions of various program models such as Sheltered Instruction and Pull-Out/Push-In support, defined roles for program administration, and a commitment to ensuring meaningful access to all academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular programs. The plan also emphasizes ongoing professional development for staff supporting ELs and the annual administration of English language proficiency assessments, aiming to foster students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds and positive self-concepts.