Bilingual/ESL Program
Serving English Language Learners (ELLs)

• Information UPDATE #1: Best Practice Considerations When Serving Limited-English Proficient (LEP) Students in K-12 Public Schools

• Information UPDATE #2: Legal Responsibilities When Serving Limited-English Proficient (LEP) Students in K-12 Public Schools

• From the U.S. Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights: The Provision of an Equal Education Opportunity to Limited-English Proficient Students

• UC LMRI (University of California, Linguistic Minority Research Institute) Invited Essay: "Ensuring Academic Success for English Learners"

• NCELA (National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition): "In the Classroom: A Toolkit for Effective Instruction of English Learners"
  (from above) Checklist for Effective Practice

• Info Update 2.6: Placing English Language Learners in a Program of Instruction

• In the spotlight: We would like to share a website developed by Charles ("Chick") Lindsay, an ESL teacher in the Menomonie Area School District. At this website, Chick shares information about the classroom, self-direction, resources, and ESL program services, including schedules, projects, and various links in an easily accessed format. Please check it out by clicking here.

For more information about Bilingual/ESL programs, contact Tolu Sanabria 608-267-9235. For more information on ELL Standards & Assessment, contact Brian Johnson 608-267-1290.

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:43:00 PM