Rights of Parents

Federal law is very clear when it comes to the rights that the parents of our ESL students have. They are as follows:
Parents must be informed:

• When a child has been identified as qualifying for support services
• Reasons for identification
• Level of English language development
• How the instructional program will help with English language development
• How methods of instructional program differ from mainstream instruction
• How exit from the program will be determined

Again, it's important that as mainstream teachers, we know these laws because we are held accountable for their enforcement. As educational professionals, it is our responsibility to our ESL students to know their rights and make sure they are being followed. For more information on what laws apply to ESL students, check out this very simple and straightforward policy guide. You can find it here.