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English Language Learners

Guidance from the Massachusetts Dept. of Education and Laws

SEI Guidance

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Guidance on Using MEPA Results to Plan Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Instruction and Make Reclassification Decisions for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students (September 2009)
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Guide to Interpreting the 2010 MEPA Reports for Schools and Districts (June 2010)
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Implementation Guidance on SEI for Low-Incidence Districts
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Identifying New LEP Students
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Questions and Answers Regarding Chapter 71A: English Language Education in Public Schools
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English Language Learners: Revised Draft Program Waiver Forms
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Updated Guidance on Qualifications for Teachers in Sheltered English Immersion Classrooms, June 15, 2004
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English Learner Education in Public Schools-Chapter 71A
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Designation of LEP Students: School Year 2003-2004

Laws and Related Documents

Federal Laws

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

State Laws

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


last updated: October 20, 2010
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