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ELL - Resources

English Language Learners (ELL) Program Guidelines
The guidelines include information on state and federal funding and program requirements, frequently asked questions and references to state and federal law.  Click on the topic below to view the most up-to-date version of the ELL Program Guidelines.
Funding, Parent Involvement, Programming Basics, Program Models, Title III

English Language Learners (ELL) Coordinators  Electronic Mailing List
The ELL Electronic Mailing List provides the latest program information and announcements about upcoming workshops, conferences and meetings. To subcribe (or unsubscribe)  please send your request in an email to donna.larkey@state.mn.us. 


Special Education Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Resources - Including the ELL Companion Manual, Reducing Bias Manual, and other resources 

English Language Learner Program Review Critical Elements  83Kb (12/12/07)
     The critical elements document guides districts in compiling evidence for the ELL Program Review.
English Language Learner Program Review Site Visit Protocol  39Kb (9/8/06)
     This document outlines the steps that districts should take in arranging the ELL Program Review Site Visit. Updated for school year 2006-2007.
Expert Application and Frequently Asked Questions  53Kb (10/9/07)
     Use this checklist if you are interested in becoming an ELL Expert.
Guidelines - ELL Parent Involvement  212Kb (2/12/07)
     This chapter offers suggestions for working with ELL parents. Updated August 2005.
Guidelines - English Language Learner Program Models  145Kb (2/20/07)
     Program Models for working with English language learners are defined and assessed for effectiveness.
Guidelines - Identification and English Language Learner Program Basics  144Kb (8/2/06)
    
Guidelines -ELL Funding  129Kb (2/12/07)
    
MDE ELL Strategic Plan  33Kb (1/9/06)
     This document describes the mission, goals and priorities for MDE's ELL Program 2005-2010.
ORR Report July 2005  169Kb (9/16/05)
    
Paper: "Limited English Proficiency, Race/Ethnicity, & Socio-Economic Status"  824Kb (7/27/05)  163Kb (7/27/05)
     Text
Paper: Limited English Proficiency, Race/Ethnicity, & Socio-Economic Status  1Mb (7/27/05)
     Tables
Program Review and Title III Monitoring Selection Criteria  13Kb (8/1/07)
     This document describes district selection criteria for ELL Program Review and Title III Monitoring for school year 2007-2008.
Quality Indicators  1Mb (7/27/05)
     For use in school or district improvement for ESL programs
Refugee Case Studies  1Mb (7/27/05)
    
Serving ELL in Minnesota Schools: Web Resources for Schools and Districts  143Kb (12/23/05)
     This document was developed as a tool for school improvement planning and features an annotated bibliography of Web site resources for working with English language learners.
Staff Contacts  66Kb (9/28/07)
     This list contains contact information for MDE staff who work with English language learners (ELL).
Title III Program and Events Timeline 2006-2007  46Kb (11/17/06)  60Kb (11/17/06)
     Use this timeline for Title III and ELL program coordinators and administrators to help with planning for the current school year.
Web Resources for ESL Teachers and Students  192Kb (7/27/05)