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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 pdf icon 246Kb (12/22/2009)
     The critical elements document guides districts in compiling evidence for the ELL Program Review.
English Language Learner Program Review Selection Criteria pdf icon 246Kb (12/22/2009)
     This document describes the selection criteria used by MDE for ELL Program Review and Title III Monitoring.
English Language Learner Program Review Site Visit Protocol pdf icon 51Kb (1/7/2010)
     This document outlines the steps that districts must take in arranging the ELL Program Review Site Visit.
Guidelines - ELL Parent Involvement pdf icon 212Kb (2/12/2007)
     This chapter offers suggestions for working with ELL parents. Updated August 2005.
Guidelines - English Language Learner Program Models pdf icon 145Kb (2/20/2007)
     Program Models for working with English language learners are defined and assessed for effectiveness.
Guidelines - Identification and English Language Learner Program Basics pdf icon 144Kb (8/2/2006)
    
Guidelines -ELL Funding pdf icon 129Kb (2/12/2007)
    
MDE ELL Strategic Plan pdf icon 33Kb (1/9/2006)
     This document describes the mission, goals and priorities for MDE's ELL Program 2005-2010.
ORR Report July 2005 pdf icon 169Kb (9/16/2005)
    
Paper: Limited English Proficiency, Race/Ethnicity, & Socio-Economic Status pdf icon 1Mb (7/27/2005)
     Tables
Quality Indicators pdf icon 1Mb (7/27/2005)
     For use in school or district improvement for ESL programs
Refugee Case Studies pdf icon 1Mb (7/27/2005)
    
Serving ELL in Minnesota Schools: Web Resources for Schools and Districts doc icon 143Kb (12/23/2005)
     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 pdf icon 67Kb (1/6/2009)
     This list contains contact information for MDE staff who work with English language learners (ELL).
Web Resources for ESL Teachers and Students pdf icon 192Kb (7/27/2005)