English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Administrators & Teachers

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 and Teachers is an online resource supporting both the administration, teaching and execution of programs for English learning students. It offers resources related to Office for Civil Rights (OCR) requirements and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Task 4: Establish the English Language Parent Advisory Committee

Guideline: The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) states that "each eligible entity using funds provided under this title to provide a language instruction educational program shall implement an effective means of outreach to parents of limited English proficient children to inform such parents of how they can be involved in the education of their children and assist them achieve academic success." Organizing a parent advisory committee is a way to meet this requirement. Such a committee enables school staff members and parents to interact.

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ESSA Title II Guidance

ESSA provides funding for local school districts aimed at improving instructional programs for ELL students. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to provide state educational agencies (SEAs) a high-level overview of the English Learner (EL)/Title III, Part A, guidance issued on September 23, 2016 as it pertains to ESSA.

Flexibility of Funds

This link is to the U.S. Department of Education's information on flexibility and waivers in relation to the use of federal education funds per Part B – of ESEA as amended by ESSA - Flexibility in the Use of Administrative and Other Funds.

Funding for Professional Development

The new law, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) supports the learning and development of educators in enhancing their capacity to help students succeed and includes new provisions aimed to help educators grow.Funding for Professional Development

Practical Tips

National PIRC Organization

Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs) helped implement successful and effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that lead to improvements in student academic achievement and that strengthen partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the education needs of children.

Parent Advisory Committees/Councils

This resource offers examples of existing ESL/Bilingual/ELL/LEP Parent Advisory Committees or Councils. The selected examples are provided for illustrative purposes.

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