District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support
English Language Learners

Guidance from the Massachusetts Dept. of Education and Laws

SEI Guidance

	Guidance on Using MEPA Results to Plan Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Instruction and Make Reclassification Decisions for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students (September 2009)
	Guide to Interpreting the 2009 MEPA Reports for Schools and Districts (September 2009)
	Implementation Guidance on SEI for Low-Incidence Districts
	Identifying New LEP Students
	Questions and Answers Regarding Chapter 71A: English Language Education in Public Schools
	English Language Learners: Revised Draft Program Waiver Forms
	Updated Guidance on Qualifications for Teachers in Sheltered English Immersion Classrooms, June 15, 2004
	English Learner Education in Public Schools-Chapter 71A
	Designation of LEP Students: School Year 2003-2004

Guidance on Assessment

	Important MEPA Updates
	Requirements for the Participation of Students with Limited English Proficiency in State-Mandated Assessments
	2006-2007 Schedule for MCAS and MEPA Testing
	Guide to Interpreting the Spring 2006 MEPA Reports for Schools and Districts

Laws and Related Documents

Federal Laws

	Federal Civil Rights Law concerning limited English proficient students
	No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
	Title III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students (legislation)
	U.S. Department of Education Title III desk top reference

State Laws

	603 CMR 14.00: Education of English Learners Regulations
	Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71a
	English Language Proficiency Requirements and other Qualifications for Teachers under Question 2
	English Language Learners: Revised Draft Program Waiver Forms