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