Skip To Main Content

Logo Image

Logo Title

ESL

Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) 

It is the goal of Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 to provide Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) services to each of the consortium member school districts. These services shall include but are not limited to the following:

  • English Language Development (ELD) instruction for each student whose dominant language is not English for the purpose of facilitating the student’s achievement of English Proficiency and to meet the academic standards under Chapter 4.12.
  • Provide for training opportunities for all staff related to ELD.
  • Formal assessment (both initial and re-designation) of students whose Primary Home Language is Other Than English (PHLOTE) for identification and progress purposes.
  • Guidance related to PA state exit criteria for ELD instruction.
  • Guidance related to implementation and revision of a district LIEP Program Plan and ELD Curriculum.
  • Guidance related to LIEP Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Maintain a list of translators and interpreters.

Questions regarding LIEP services can be address to:
Dr. Barbara Wilkinson                                                    Deborah Stivers                                        
Supervisor of School Improvement                              Supervisor of ELA 
ESL Coordinator                                                               ESL Coordinator
570-544-9131 ext. 1215                                                  570-544-9131 ext. 1214

wilkb@iu29.org                                                                stivd@iu29.org                                                      
17 Maple Ave.                                                                  17 Maple Ave.
MarLin, PA 17951                                                            MarLin, PA 17951

 

January2026ESLCohort flier

 

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

 

CLICK HERE FOR COURSE REGISTRATION

Resources:
An online resource of professional learning opportunities and instructional materials that supports Pennsylvania educators and community organizations as they strive to provide equitable, high quality educational programs for English learners and their families. The portal also links to updated federal and state guidance, current educational research, instructional practice and more .http://www.eslportalpa.info/

PDE Educating English Learners

Language Practice Links

http://a4esl.org
 

SITE
www.eslcafe.com   
www.englishclub.com
www.englishlearner.com

Teacher Links
Educating English Learners

PA ELP Standards

Resource Links
http://www.migrantliteracynet.com/