ESOL Welcome Center
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Catonsville Administration Building
615 Frederick Rd.
Catonsville, MD 21228
443.809.6752
Welcome Center Processes and Procedures
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| Any student who meets the criteria below should call the ESOL Welcome Center to make an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Please call 443-809-6752 |
- Students enrolling with international transcripts in grades 9-12.
- All students new to a Maryland public school system who indicate a language other than English on at least two of the questions on the Home Language Survey (MSDE translations)
- For students who speak a variety of World English, please contact the Welcome Center to determine if the family should be referred to the Welcome Center.
- Note: MD transfer students DO NOT need to come through the Welcome Center
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English learners are assessed and interviewed at the ESOL Welcome Center at the time of their appointment.
This process includes:
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- Interviewing the student to gain a better understanding of their educational background
- Testing of English proficiency in order to determine ESOL services
- Evaluation of foreign transcripts
- Recommendation for grade placement
- Residency verification
- Completion of the required school registration forms
- Referral to a health center for immunizations
- Completion the meal benefit form (as available)
- Completion the privacy opt out form
- Explanation of the US school system
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Students must come to the ESOL Welcome Center with a parent or legal guardian and bring with them the following documents:
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- Proof of residency in Baltimore County (lease or proof of ownership)
- 3 pieces of mail dated within 60 days
- Proof of student age (birth certificate, passport)
- Proof of immunization records
- Proof of education, transcripts or report cards from schools previously attended
- Photo ID of the parent or legal guardian
- Any documents presented during the interview will be treated confidentially.
- Information gathered will be used for school purposes only.
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| ESOL Welcome Center |
Catonsville Administration Building
615 Frederick Rd.
Catonsville, MD 21228
443.809.6752 |