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Effort on Moving toward a Common Definition of English Learners

Published Year

2015

Resource Type

Reference

This collection of guidance and reports is designed to assist state and districts define, identify, classify, and re-classify English Learners.

50 Ways to Test: A look at state summative assessments in 2014 - 15

Published Year

2014

Resource Type

Reference

A 50-state comparison chart provides an overview of the state summative assessments being administered in grades 3-12, how states are meeting minimum assessment requirements, the name of assessment vendors, and state-specific assessments.

ESEA flexibility: Frequently asked questions

Published Year

2012

Resource Type

Reference

The U.S.

Questions and Answers on the Rights of Limited-English Proficient Students

Published Year

2015

Resource Type

Reference

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights provides answers to questions about the rights of limited-English proficient students, including provision of language services, federal requirements, parental rights, and exit criteria.

Developing Programs for English Language Learners:Resource Materials for Planning and Self-Assessments

Published Year

2015

Resource Type

Reference

This Web page may help SEAs and LEAs in evaluating programs for ELs.

Collaborating with interpreters: Overview

Published Year

2015

Resource Type

Reference

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association outlines several roles and responsibilities for providing culturally-competent materials and translation or interpretation services when working with non-English speakers.

Race to the Top Publications and Resources

Published Year

2015

Resource Type

Reference

This Web page provides links to Race to the Top guidance and resource documents.

Content monitoring form for English learners or former English learners

Published Year

2015

Resource Type

Reference

This tool, based on tools used by SEAs and LEAs, may be useful to track an EL's educational progress during the school year.

Questions and Answers Regarding the Inclusion of English Learners with Disabilities in English Language Proficiency Assessments and Title III Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives

Published Year

2014

Resource Type

Reference

This document provides guidance on the inclusion of ELs with disabilities in ELP assessments under Titles I and III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended. These are assessments designed to measure the progress of ELs in attaining English language proficiency.