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KnowledgeBases > The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Administrators > Element 2 > Activity 1 > Task 3: Define the Goals for the Alternative Language Program

Guideline:

Defining overall goals for development of the alternative language program is an important part of the program. The provided resources can assist educators develop their program's goals.

Tools How to Write Measurable Goals and Objectives _EXTERNAL_LINK

This Indiana Department of Education resource provides two linked tools designed to help writers turn goals into objectives.

Tools LEP Partnership Initiative _EXTERNAL_LINK

"The LEP Partnership is a U.S. Department of Education initiative to improve assessments of English language proficiency, reading, and mathematics for LEP students." This resource offers information related to that initiative.

Guidelines Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives

Under Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act, states are required to establish annual measurable achievement objectives for LEP students. This document summarizes those requirements.

Guidelines ESL Standards for Pre-K-12 _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the TESOL developed ESL Standards for Pre-K to 12. These standards may be helpful in developing the overall goals of the district's alternative language program.

References Interethnic Relations

As communities deal with changing demographics, such change impacts the local school district as well.  To understand what proactive school leaders did to promote interethnic relations, the Center for Research on Education (CREDE) conducted a study to identify examples of effective practices. The summarized content is useful for district and school leadership as they deal with blending students of diverse cultures into a compatible school community.

References National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition website (NCELA). As noted at its website, NCELA "is authorized to collect, analyze, synthesize, and disseminate information about language instruction educational programs for limited English proficient children, and related programs. Priority is given to information on academic content and English proficiency assessments and accountability systems."

References Policy Considerations Serving LEP Students _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) advocacy statement on the acquisition of academic proficiency in English. The document presents eight recommendations for policy makers at the national, state, and local education level as a general guide in policy and program development.

References Programs for English Language Learners - Educational Approaches

This document from the Office for Civil Rights offers guidance on establishing programs for English language learners. This reference provides questions to consider as a district develops its ELL Plan.

References TESOL Vision of Effective Education for ESOL Students

Schools and communities throughout the United States are facing increased linguistic and cultural diversity. This Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) vision statement, identifies practices supporting effective education for English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) students. Having an understanding of TESOL's vision for educating ESOL students can be useful to a school district's staff with the responsibility for the alternative language program.

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