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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The issue is that Lee is an ESOL CSS site for new comers (they did this when they cut ESOL funding and got rid of night schools), particularly those who are older (18-20). Under the VGLA standards, they were exempt from state testing but had to put together a portfolio of learning to show competency. The state did away with this, and based on projections, Lee's performance will tank. Compared to Mount Vernon, the SOL performance wasn't impacted as much by the loss of VGLA and Stuart's ESOL population is actually falling since some older new comers are choosing to go to Lee for services. These schools' ESOL students do not qualify for VGLA in large numbers so their SOL performance is static or minimally impacted.

This is definitely something that is being considered. And what has been the most interesting is that initial projections show that it's definitely possible to execute. There is political drama, though.[/quote]

I have two issues with this:

1) Why should the schools be punished for being burdened with the older ESOL population (18-20)?

2) What do you mean by saying some of the older newcomers are choosing to go to Lee? I hope you are not saying they get a choice. They should go to the nearest program. I'm going to assume they are just choosing to live in Springfield.

It seems as though the special program that was assigned to Lee may be the problem. What about the ESOL students of typical age?Are they not performing well?

Perhaps the special ESOL program should be moved elsewhere.[/quote]

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