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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 2009 Our Kids Summer Seminars for Educators of English Language Learners will be held at Kings Point Resort in Storm Lake on June 22 and 23, 2009.
Registration for this event will be available soon.
For questions regarding the event, you may contact Our Kids Event coordinator, Kathy Brenny at
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or by calling 712-660-7739.
Our Kids Presenters
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
ELL Determination Letter 4-20-09Assessment of ELL
Memo Enrollment Status Descriptors 2007 - A summary table of a student's status based on English language proficiency. 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
Standards
Guidelines for Implementing English Language Proficiency Standards in Iowa - Provides Iowa school districts with guidance in the implementation of English language proficiency standards.