HHSD Opt-Out Procedure

    • Families of ELs who qualify for ELD services receive a "Notice of Program Placement" letter at the start of the year describing program type, and contact information for opting-out  
    • Schools receiving an opt-out request must schedule a meeting with the parent/guardian 
      • Meetings should include the following people:  
        • Elementary Level:  Principal or assistant principal, ESL teacher, parent/guardian 
        • Secondary Level: Administrator, Counselor, ESL teacher, parent/guardian? 
      • Translation services should be provided using Transperfect 
      • Parents are to be provided with the following information in the opt-out meeting 
        • WIDA ACCESS results for their student 
        • "District Legal Obligations" document 
        • Explanation of Consequences 
        • "ELDP Parental Waiver" document 
      • The following forms must be signed and retained for parents who elect opting-out 
        • "Explanation of Consequences for Refusing English Learner Service"  
        • "District Legal Obligations" document 
        • "ELDP Parental Waiver" document 
      • Copies of the opt out forms must be forwarded to the Curriculum Office and placed in the cum folder 
    • Annual WIDA ACCESS testing is still required for students who opt out of ELD services. 
    • Reinstatement can occur at any time following the decision to opt out. The opt out reinstatement form is included here.