KnowledgeBases > The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Administrators > Element 6: Provide Professional Learning
Purpose:
In fulfilling the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and the Office for Civil Rights, staff development must occur to ensure ELL students progress academically and be afforded equal educational opportunity. This includes professional learning in the following areas:
- processes/policies for the identification and exit of ELL students for intake staff members and classroom teachers,
- implementation of the program model for ELL program staff members,
- strategies for working with ELL students for content teachers, and
- assessment process for translators and staff members who will assist in Special Education.
- Activity 1: Develop School Professional Learning Plan
- Task 1: Understand Legal Requirements
- Task 2: Investigate Different Approaches to Professional Learning
- Task 3: Implement School Professional Learning Program
- Activity 2: Implement Professional Learning Plan
- Task 1: Identify Professional Learning Needs
- Task 2: Create Time for Staff to Participate in Professional Learning Activities
- Activity 3: Monitor and Evaluate Professional Learning Activities
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