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English Language Learners

Guidance from the Massachusetts Dept. of Education and Laws

SEI Guidance

Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentGuidance on Using MEPA Results to Plan Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Instruction and Make Reclassification Decisions for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students (September 2009)
Download PDF Document  Download TXT DocumentGuide to Interpreting the 2009 MEPA Reports for Schools and Districts (September 2009)
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentImplementation Guidance on SEI for Low-Incidence Districts
View HTML PageIdentifying New LEP Students
Download PDF DocumentQuestions and Answers Regarding Chapter 71A: English Language Education in Public Schools
Download PDF DocumentEnglish Language Learners: Revised Draft Program Waiver Forms
Download PDF DocumentUpdated Guidance on Qualifications for Teachers in Sheltered English Immersion Classrooms, June 15, 2004
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentEnglish Learner Education in Public Schools-Chapter 71A
View HTML PageDesignation of LEP Students: School Year 2003-2004

Guidance on Assessment

View HTML PageImportant MEPA Updates
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentRequirements for the Participation of Students with Limited English Proficiency in State-Mandated Assessments
View HTML Page2006-2007 Schedule for MCAS and MEPA Testing
Download PDF Document  Download TXT DocumentGuide to Interpreting the Spring 2006 MEPA Reports for Schools and Districts

Laws and Related Documents

Federal Laws

       View HTML PageFederal Civil Rights Law concerning limited English proficient students
View HTML PageNo Child Left Behind (NCLB)
View HTML PageTitle III Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students (legislation)
View HTML PageU.S. Department of Education Title III desk top reference

State Laws

       View HTML Page603 CMR 14.00: Education of English Learners Regulations
View HTML PageMassachusetts General Laws Chapter 71a
View HTML PageEnglish Language Proficiency Requirements and other Qualifications for Teachers under Question 2
Download PDF DocumentEnglish Language Learners: Revised Draft Program Waiver Forms


last updated: September 11, 2009
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