ESL (English as a Second Language) Program

The Tuscaloosa City Schools ESL Program offers both pull-out and inclusion services for Limited- English Proficient students. To provide ELLs (English Language Learners) equal access to the curriculum, the ESL Specialists provide resources, academic guidance and support services to students and teachers. Any student documenting any language other than English on his/her home language survey is given the English language proficiency test. Students are placed in the ESL Program according to their performance on the test and other forms of assessment if needed. After enrollment in the program, services are provided to students based upon individual ability level.