KnowledgeBases > The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Teachers
The English Language Learner (ELL) KnowledgeBase for Teachers is an online resource supporting educators responsible for implementing programs for ELL students. It offers resources related to teaching ELL students based on Office for Civil Rights and the No Child Left Behind Act requirements.
- Element 1: Understand the Law
- Activity 1: Become Familiar with the Legal Aspects and Precedents
- Task 1: Review Federal Law and Legal Precedents
- Task 2: Become Familiar with OCR Guidelines
- Task 3: Understand State Requirements
- Activity 2: Review the No Child Left Behind Act
- Element 2: Implement the English Language Learner Program
- Activity 1: Investigate Approaches to English Language Learner Programs
- Task 1: Understand Scientifically Based Research
- Task 2: Compare Program Models
- Task 3: Investigate Instructional Strategies
- Task 4: Investigate Newcomer Program Models
- Activity 2: Use Culturally Responsive Teaching Methodologies
- Task 1: Apply to Reading and Children's Literature
- Task 2: Instill Through Writing
- Task 3: Incorporate Other Academic Subjects
- Activity 3: Develop an English Language Learner Program
- Element 3: Communicate With and Involve Parents
- Activity 1: Communicate with Parents Using Language-Appropriate Methods
- Task 1: Become Familiar with Legal Requirements and OCR Guidelines
- Task 2: Provide Notices to Parents of ELL Students Using Language-Appropriate Methods
- Task 3: Provide Interpreter Services for Parents of ELL Students
- Activity 2: Develop and Implement a Parent Involvement Program
- Element 4: Identify and Assess Students
- Activity 1: Develop Appropriate Student Identification and Assessment Policies
- Task 1: Become Familiar with Legal Aspects and OCR Guidelines for the Identification and Assessment of Students
- Task 2: Understand District Policies and Procedures for Identification and Assessment of ELL Students
- Activity 2: Identify Students Whose Primary Home Language is Other Than English (PHLOTE)
- Task 1: Complete District Enrollment Forms
- Task 2: Administer the Home Language Survey
- Task 3: Conduct Personal Interviews
- Activity 3: Ensure Assessment of Students
- Element 5: Coordinate the English Language Learner Program with Other Programs
- Activity 1: Coordinate the English Language Learner Program with Other Programs
- Task 1: Ensure Access to the English Language Learner Program for All ELL Students
- Task 2: Provide ELL Students Equal Access to Gifted and Talented Programs
- Task 3: Ensure Appropriate Placement of ELL Students in Special Education Programs
- Task 4: Assure Participation in State Mandated Annual Assessments
- Activity 2: Conduct Program Evaluation
- Task 1: Become Familiar with OCR Requirements for Evaluating English Language Learner Programs
- Task 2: Investigate Approaches for Evaluating Alternative Language Programs
- Task 3: Write Policies and Procedures for Evaluating the English Language Learner Program
- Task 4: Gather Academic Data for Present and Former ELL Students
- Element 6: Exit Students and Monitor Academic Progress
- Activity 1: Develop Appropriate Exit Policies and Procedures for the English Language Learner Program
- Task 1: Understand Legal Aspects and OCR Guidelines for Exiting ELL Students
- Task 2: Investigate Approaches for Exiting ELL Students
- Task 3: Follow Policies and Procedures for Exiting ELL Students
- Activity 2: Exit Students
- Element 7: Provide Professional Learning
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