The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Administrators

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The English Language Learner (ELL) KnowledgeBase for Administrators is an online resource supporting the administration of programs for English learning students. It offers resources related to Office for Civil Rights (OCR)requirements and the Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA).

Task 1: Collect Data on Professional Learning Efforts

Guideline: Professional development efforts should be designed to give teachers of English language learner students, as well as other teachers and instructional staff, the knowledge and skills to provide instruction and appropriate language and academic support services to those children. ELL coordinators need a data collection system to measure and evaluate the impact of professional learning efforts as it relates to ELL students' academic achievement.

resources

Checklists

Data Use Guidance

The resource offers tips from the former New England Comprehensive Center regarding working with teams as they analyze data.

Practical Tips

Advantages and Drawbacks of Various Data Collection Procedures

This chart compares the pros and cons of eight data collection methods.

Evaluation Tips

This document contains tips for evaluators from designing the evaluation to reporting findings.

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