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 3: Implement School Professional Learning Program

Guideline: Staff development must meet school district requirements. This could include professional learning in the following areas:

understanding processes/policies in the identification and exit of ELL students for both intake staff members and classroom teachers,
instructing alternative language program staff in carrying out the program model,
instructing content teachers on strategies for working with ELL students, and
instructing translators and staff members who will assist in the special education assessment process.

resources

Guidelines

A Framework for Professional Development

This document from the New York State Department of Education provides a framework for professional development.

A Framework for Reviewing Professional Development Policies and Practices

This article from the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) Policy Brief lists key questions to ask during the review of professional development policies and practices. Each major question has a list of supporting questions to be addressed.

References

Building Teacher Capacity to Support English Language Learners

This article published is by National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance.

Educating English Language Learners: Building Teacher Capacity - Roundtable Report Volume 3

A link to NCELA's 2008 Roundtable Report on professional development for mainstream teachers of ELL students. It "considers the initial and continuing education of pre-service and practicing teachers as they pertain to teaching students from diverse linguistic backgrounds."

Professional Development Resources

This U.S. Department of Education link to the "Tools and Resources for Staffing and Reporting an English Learner Program," provides a compilation of professional development tools and resources on Pages 3-6.

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