ML Specialists

At high schools with significant ML populations, ML Specialists collaborate with teachers to develop strategies for accommodating ML students in mainstream classrooms. They provide information on effective methods and materials for use with MLs. The ML Specialists also help determine appropriate scheduling and class placements for MLs.

ML Specialists:

• Collaborate with content area teachers at the high school level to integrate ML teaching strategies with the mainstream curriculum
• Teach credit-bearing English Second Language (ESL) courses when enrollment warrants
• Screen students for program eligibility
• Provide direct instruction to MLs using culturally and linguistically appropriate techniques and materials
• Facilitate communication between school and non-English speaking households
• Ensure equal educational opportunities for program students
• Help students resolve cross-cultural conflicts
• Coordinate services from Language Interpreters (LIs) and ML Tutor/Instructors