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Margaret Layton 817-459-8154
Mrs. Layton is a retired teacher with 35 years experience teaching Spanish, English and ESL in Texas. She taught for 21 years at Gunn Junior High and Arlington High School.
Events	Each year in the fall there is a "Back to School Night for Hispanics" to acquaint Spanish-speaking parents with the programs and procedures at AHS. This program is conducted in Spanish. During Hispanic Heritage Month, there is a program to honor outstanding Hispanics in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. There is entertainment and a reception following the program. During second semenster there is an evening program given in Spanish to explain to our Hispanic population what steps need to be taken in order to graduate with 24 credits. Counselors are present at this "Be a Grad" presentation, to give parents further assistance with course selection for their child.
Fact	In the 2005-2006 school year, there are 367 households in the AHS area where Spanish is the primary language spoken.
Reponsibilities	Translate information for parents both in spoken and written form. Conference with parents, teachers and administrators regarding school requirements, testing programs, attendance and/or behavioral issues and acceleration opportunities for students. Conduct home visits as needed to involve parents in educational decision-making for their child.