What is ESOL and ML?
ESOL is an acronym for English for Speakers of Other Languages. The newer term is ML which is an acronym for Multilingual Learners. By using the term multilingual learner, we recognize the totality of a student in an assets-based approach. We're emphasizing what students know rather than what they don't know.
What are Multilingual Education services?
The Multilingual Education program is designed to improve the language
proficiency of students whose native language is not English. Students have access to the grade-level
curriculum and all school services. Teachers are qualified to teach English for Speakers of Other
Languages.
How does my child qualify for ML services?
According to the Florida state rule 6A-6.0902, it starts with the home language survey when you enroll
your student during the registration process. Parent/guardian answered “yes” to any of the three home
language survey questions:
1. Is a language other than English used in the home?
2. Does the student have a first language other than English?
3. Does the student most frequently speak a language other than English?
Answering "Yes" to one or more of the home language survey questions will require your child to be
screened for English language proficiency.