LEP Links

Federal Regulations and Guidance

• Title III Guidance
• NCLB Regulations
• National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Education Programs
• NCLB Flexibility for LEP
• Office of Civil Rights (OCR): ELL Resources

Teacher Resources

• Special Education Considerations for English Language Learners : Delivering a Continuum of Services
• Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners - Center on Instruction
• Webcast 1004: English Language Learners in Middle and High School:
  This free webcast is available online anytime and features Dr. Deborah Short discussing effective instructional strategies for teaching English language learner students in middle and high school.
• Differentiated Instruction - Differentiating instruction helps students at all levels access the curriculum.
• National Education Association - How to Differentiate Instruction
• National Center for Family Literacy - The mission of the National Center for Family Literacy is to create educational and economic opportunity for the most at-risk children and parents.
• English Language Learner KnowledgeBase - The Region VII Comprehensive Center at the University of Oklahoma and Northrup Grumman Information Technology have established a web site that supports schools' efforts in maintaining ELL programs.
• ESCORT - A resource center for migrant and limited proficient students.
• Strategies and Resources for Mainstream Teachers of English Language
• Supporting Bilingual and Minority Teachers
• All Students Learning: Making It Happen At Your School
• English language learner (ELL) programs at the secondary level in Relation to Student Performance

District Programs

• Boise Schools ELL Program

Native American Students

• Improving the Learning Climate for Native Students