KnowledgeBases > The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Administrators
The English Language Learner (ELL) KnowledgeBase for Administrators is an online resource supporting the administration of programs for ELL students. It offers resources related to Office for Civil Rights requirements and the No Child Left Behind Act.
- 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 Law
- Task 1: Understand Title III Requirements
- Task 2: Understand Title I Requirements as Related to Title III
- Activity 3: Communicate Expectations and Requirements
- Element 2: Develop the English Language Learner Program
- Activity 1: Investigate Different Approaches for Alternative Language Program
- Task 1: Compare Program Models
- Task 2: Understand Scientifically Based Research
- Task 3: Define the Goals for the Alternative Language Program
- Activity 2: Secure Human and Financing Resources
- 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 Parent Involvement Program
- Element 4: Implement the English Language Learner Program
- Activity 1: Ensure English Language Program Coordination with Other Programs
- Task 1: Write Policies and Procedures for Identification and Assessment of ELL Students
- Task 2: Ensure that all ELL Students Have Access to English Language Learner Program
- Task 3: Provide ELL Students Equal Access to Gifted and Talented Programs
- Task 4: Ensure Appropriate Placement of ELL Students in Special Education Programs
- Task 5: 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 Different Approaches for Evaluating English Language Learner Programs
- Task 3: Write Policies and Procedures for Evaluating the English Language Learner Program
- Task 4: Gather Academic Data for ELL and Former ELL Students
- Element 5: Exit Students and Monitor Academic Progress
- Element 6: Provide Professional Learning
- 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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