The state of Tennessee defines an English Learner as a student with a non-English background who qualifies for English language support services. We are honored with the opportunity to serve such a diverse community of multilingual learners and their families.  Each of our schools has a team of English Language Development teachers working with grade level and content teachers to support students in a variety of ways. Our goal is to have them prepared for their choice of college and career in an English-speaking country when they graduate high school. We use a variety of intervention plans to meet the needs of students from Kindergarten to 12^th grade. 

Federal Definition of an Immigrant Student

The term "immigrant children and youth," which is defined in section 3301(6) of Title III, refers to individuals who: (A) are aged 3 through 21; (B) were not born in any State; and (C) have not been attending one or more schools in any one or more States for more than 3 full academic years.

Federal Definition of a Limited English Proficient Student

The term 'limited English proficient', when used with respect to an individual, means an individual—

(A) who is aged 3 through 21;
(B) who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or secondary school;
(C)(i) who was not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English;

(ii)(I) who is a Native American or Alaska Native, or a native resident of the outlying areas; and

(II) who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individual's level of English language proficiency; or

(iii) who is migratory, whose native language is a language other than English, and who comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant; and

(D) whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual—

(i) the ability to meet the State's proficient level of achievement on State assessments described in section 1111(b)(3);

(ii) the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is English; or

(iii) the opportunity to participate fully in society.

If you have questions about Lenoir City Schools’ Multilingual Learner Programs, or need support in this area, please contact Rebekah Summers at rasummers@lenoircityschools.net.