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According to Iowa Code section 280.4, a limited English proficient student is defined as follows: "a student's language background is in a language other than English, and the student's proficiency in English is such that the probability of the student's academic success in an English-only classroom is below that of an academically successful peer with an English language background." The term English Language Learners (ELL) will replace the term Limited English Proficient (LEP).

 Our Kids Summer Seminars for Educators of English Language Learners

The following flyer describes the 2008 Our Kids Summer Seminars for Educators of English Language Learners to be held at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on July 22-24, 2008.

 Our Kids Flyer

Registration for this event is available from the following website: http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/events/kids/  

For questions regarding the event, you may contact Our Kids Event coordinator, Stephaney Jones-Vo at stephaneyvo@mchsi.com or by calling 515-270-9030.

 Summative Reflection Guide for Our Kids Summer Seminar - This document is for event attendees that wish to receive credit for their participation in the Our Kids Summer Seminar.

Handbooks

Educating Iowa's English Language Learners (A Handbook for Administrators and Teachers)
The handbook seeks to give Iowa educators a picture of the unique needs of English Language Learners (ELL). It offers a guide for providing equal access to the quality education available in the state. The handbook will primarily benefit those responsible for designing and implementing programs in local school districts.

Guidelines

Guidelines for the Inclusion of ELL in K12 Assessments

Addendum to Guidelines Inclusion of ELL in K-12 Assessments

Assessment of ELL

Memo

Enrollment Status Descriptors 2007

Guides

Professional Development Guide

Our Kids English Language Learners in Your Classroom
Our Kids English Language Learners in Your Classroom Presentation

District Self-Study Guide

District Self Study Guide

Standards

Guidelines for Implementing English Language Proficiency Standards in Iowa - Provides Iowa school districts with guidance in the implementation of English language proficiency standards. 

School Budget Review Committee Requests

Contact
Colleen Anderson
515-281-3805
colleen.anderson@iowa.gov