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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: Provide ELL Students Equal Access to Gifted and Talented Programs

Guideline: As part of the English language learner program, the school district should have policies regarding ELL students participating in gifted and talented programs.

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Guidelines

 

ELLs in Gifted and Talented Programs

These resources were created to increase the number of ELLs in the gifted/talented programs.

Identifying and Nurturing Talents for All Students

This document reviews the difficulties associated with identifying high-ability language minority students for gifted programs.

OERI Self-Assessment Guide - Gifted Programs

This resource provides a self-evaluation tool to assess where a district and its schools fall on a continuum of awareness and actions as related to ELL students with outstanding abilities and gifted education. Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) is currently known as the Institute of Education Sciences. 

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Practical Tips

 

National Association for Gifted Children

As noted at its website, "The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences."

Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)

As noted at its website, "SENG brings attention to the unique emotional needs of gifted children. It provides adults with guidance, information, resources, and a forum to communicate about raising and educating gifted children."

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.