Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.28
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL, Grades P-12)
Effective May 15, 2025New Rule: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. Amended: Filed September 13, 2018; effective October 28, 2018; operative June 1, 2019. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.Alabama State Board of Education
- 1. Rationale. This Rule highlights those elements distinctive to the English for Speakers of Other Languages program. These standards build upon the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, ISTE Standards, and Alabama Specific Standards. The standards are consistent with the Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages Assessment. Implementation of the standards will be in the Alabama Continuous Improvement guidance.
2. Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03, 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, and 290-3-3-.20, the curriculum shall require coursework, key assessments, and field experiences in the following areas:
- a. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop in their knowledge about language.
- b. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop their understanding of ELLs in the sociocultural context.
- c. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop an ability to plan, implement, assess, and reflect upon research-based instruction to increase student motivation and enhance active learning of all ELLs.
- d. Prior to program completion, candidates will have time to develop skills in the assessment and evaluation of their students.
e. Unique Field Experiences, Practica, and Internship Placement Requirements.
- i. Field experiences shall include placements in both P-6 and 6-12 classrooms.
- ii. To the extent possible, field experiences should allow candidates the opportunity to practice with English Language Learners.
- iii. Although not required, the practicum experience can be at either the P-6 level or 6-12 level. Experiences should deepen candidate understanding and ability with English Language Learners.
- iv. Internship shall be split between P-6 and 6-12 grades unless a practicum experience and/or at least three field experiences have been completed at the other level.
Author: Dr. Eric G. Mackey
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§16-3-16 and 16-23-14.
History: New Rule: Filed December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 3, 2009; effective September 7, 2009; operative October 1, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 13, 2015; effective September 17, 2015. Amended: Filed September 13, 2018; effective October 28, 2018; operative June 1, 2019. Repealed and New Rule: Published March 31, 2025; effective May 15, 2025.