How are ESOL Students Served in MCPS’ ESOL Program?

Each ESOL student is assigned a minimum number of minutes for ESOL service according to grade level and proficiency level. The following chart outlines the required minutes of direct ESOL services a student must receive. Direct services are defined as an ESOL teacher providing direct ESOL instruction to ESOL students. This can be done in several types of ESOL program models such as a newcomer class, pull out, or content mainstreaming.