Curricular Information
ESEA Title I Parent Notifications Final
PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended in Dec. 2015 by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) makes it clear that Congress expects local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools receiving federal funds to ensure that parents are actively involved and knowledgeable about their schools and their children’s education. The law requires schools to give parents many different kinds of information and notices in a uniform and understandable format and, to the extent practicable, in a language that the parents can understand. Listed below are some of these required notices that must be made to parents by school districts or individual public schools.
- Teacher Qualifications and Highly Effective Teachers
- Student Privacy
- Public Release of Student Directory Information
- Military Recruiter Access to Student Information
- Parent and Family Engagement
- Report Cards on Statewide Academic Assessment
- Achievement on State Assessment
- National Assessment of Education Progress
- Schoolwide Programs
- English Learner Programs
- Homeless Children
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- Waiver Request
Teacher Qualifications and Highly Effective Teachers
Student Privacy
Public Release of Student Directory Information
Military Recruiter Access to Student Information
Parent and Family Engagement
Report Cards on Statewide Academic Assessment
Achievement on State Assessment
National Assessment of Education Progress
Schoolwide Programs
English Learner Programs
Homeless Children
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Waiver Request
Plan for Hiring Teachers Working with English Learners
All teachers of any language instruction program for English Learners (ELs) need to be fluent and competent in the four domains of language assessed by the English Language Proficiency Assessment: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Tullahoma City School District will take the following steps when assessing a teacher for employment to work with EL students:
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Reading: The applicant’s college transcript will be reviewed for appropriate college level courses which require strong reading skills, which may include but are not limited to literature, science, history, etc. The applicant must have earned a “C” or higher to be eligible for employment for EL students.
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Writing: The applicant’s college transcript will be reviewed for appropriate college level courses which require strong writing skills, which may include but are not limited to literature, science, history, etc. The applicant must have earned a “C” or higher to be eligible for employment for EL students.
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Speaking: During the interview, a designee will document incorrect grammar and syntax mistakes. Appropriate speaking fluency will also be noted.
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Listening: During the interview process, a designee will document listening mistakes as noted by inappropriate responses to questions.
All applicants must hold a valid Tennessee teacher license with the appropriate endorsement and be highly-qualified in their respective field(s).