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July 16, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 46.
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APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE ELL PARENT AND FAMILY OUTREACH FACILITATOR
Description
To establish the Parent Outreach Liaison as a district appointed position to be funded through Title III Part A Grant funding. The main goal is to increase English Language Learner (EL) parent participation and to support the instructional experience of EL students at home and at school. Work collaboratively with Sarasota County School district staff, school administration, staff, and community members to create a learning community that is consistently welcoming to families and meets EL parent needs. Provide strategies and community resources to engage families as essential partners in supporting students to achieve linguistic proficiency and academic success.
Gap Analysis
• 16.4% (7,442) of the district student population have requested communications home in a language other than English. Of that 16.4%, 75% (5,552) of students are, or have been in the ESOL program.
• There are 4, 283 students receiving ESOL services.
• The parent outreach facilitator position has been a contracted services for over 20 years and has been funded through Title III Part A. The parent facilitator is a linchpin in the ESOL services offered to students and parents.
Previous Outcomes
Parent Outreach Facilitator supports all district school with resources and connects school liaisons and parents with community partners. The Parent facilitator provides resources and support to schools for their Parent Leadership Council (PLC) as well as coordinate the district PLC. The parent facilitator is stationed at 4 to 5 school with the highest EL populations.
Expected Outcomes
The ESOL Parent Liaison will plan, conduct, and implement ESOL parent engagement initiatives and activities that support parent needs and the District ELL plan. The ESOL Parent Outreach Liaison will be assigned to district schools with highest EL population in the north county.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported
Priority 2.1 - Designing Strong Student Supports
Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged
Priority 5.2 - Strengthen Student and Family Engagement
Recommendation
That the new ELL Parent and Family Outreach Facilitator job description be approved as presented.
Contact Information
RACHAEL O'DEA rachael.o’dea@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
The total fiscal impact is $78,136.
Funding Source: Title III Part A, Project 6025
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