English Learner Program Coordination
Designs for Learning now has capacity to assist charter schools in developing their English Learner programs and coordinating EL services.Specific services we can provide include:
- Assess the effectiveness of the EL program; provide input to school leadership for ongoing program improvement
- Advise school leadership regarding what a successful program looks like and how to implement
- Support EL teachers and paraprofessionals: EL Coordinator can provide program support based on an extensive knowledge-base of good practices in teaching language
- Training for classroom teachers: EL Coordinator can train regular-education staff, to help them understand the needs of EL students and to support teaming between mainstream and EL teachers
- ACCESS testing administration support; and help staff interpret and utilize test results
- Serve as liaison with parents, to explain your school’s EL services
- Ensure school distinguishes between EL and potential special education needs
- Train cultural liaison to explain EL services across cultures