Live, Online Session:
Basic Education Circular: Educating Students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and English Language Learners (ELL)

Thursday, September 9, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Presenters:

Stephanie Stauffer
ESL/Bilingual Education Advisor
State Title III Director
Division of Student Interventions & Instructional Supports
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Linda Long
ESL/Bilingual Education Advisor
Division of Student Interventions & Instructional Supports
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Tami Shaffer
Education Administration Associate
Division of Student Interventions & Instructional Supports
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: In this session, presenters will discuss requirements and key components of the language instruction educational program for LEP and ELL students, as outlined in the BEC. Topics to be addressed include identification, enrollment, placement, instruction, assessment, exit, and monitoring of ELLs, as well as Title III funding & associated policies. Presenters will provide updates and engage questions.

Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:

• Identify, enroll, and place LEP and ELL students
• Explain the elements of an effective language instruction program, including staffing, instruction, assessment, and program evaluation
• Discuss Title III funding and the associated policies and guidance
   

Audience:

• IU ESL Coordinators
• Directors of ESL Programs
• Directors of Pupil Services
• Guidance Counselors
• Building Administrators
• Central Office Administrators
• ESL Teachers
• Content teachers
• Special Education Teachers

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There is no cost to participate.