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: Identify Professional Learning Needs

Guideline: The school principal should determine professional learning needs of staff members in his/her building who work with ELL students. These needs should be conveyed to the school district administration as they develop a professional learning plan.

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Teacher Development to Support English Language Learners

This article by the Understanding Language Program at the University of Stanford School of Education aims at preparing teachers for the demands of new standards.

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Center on Great Teachers and Leaders (GTL Center)

This link is to the GTL Center website. As noted at its website, "The GTL Center is a national content center dedicated to supporting states in their efforts to grow, respect, and support great teachers and leaders for all students."

Overview of Data Collection Procedures

This document provides an overview of six data collection techniques that can be useful in profiling the school.

Performance Assessment and Staff Development

This report provides Guidelines to identify staff development needs.

Seven Standards for Effective Professional Development

This February 2012 eSchool News article offers seven standards of professional development.

Working Collaboratively

"Learning to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others to address the needs of specific students is not easy. Few educators have training in this area." The article offers guidance related to six challenges impacting collaborative efforts. It serves as a useful resource for school administrators and district staff members responsible for staff member development.

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and are intended for general reference purposes only. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education or the Center, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Some resources on this site require Adobe Acrobat Reader. This website archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.