LEP students are identified by the Home Language Registration Form or the Referral for ESOL Screening form and screened to determine their English proficiency level (Virginia State Levels 1-5) and academic needs. Those identified as eligible and whose parents grant permission for the services are provided instructional support by an ESOL teacher.

ESOL students receive an average of one to three hours of English content-based instructional support per day following the current research-based instructional program models.  Services may include flexible grouping, inclusion, transitional bilingual content, with sheltered and/or adjunct classes offered on the secondary level.  The instructional resource support is provided until a student can meet passing requirements independently in general education classes.


Bilingual support services (translating and interpreting for school purposes such as parent, teacher or student conferences) are made available on an as-needed basis by all schools, departments, or offices. ESOL students represent approximately 120 languages and cultures from throughout the world.