With the increasing number of ELL students being enrolled in public schools, school districts must ensure students with limited English proficiency can meaningfully participate in their educational programs and services as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In January of this year, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights jointly issued a Guidance to assist school districts and public schools with meeting their legal obligations to ELL students. It is clear these government watchdog groups are closely monitoring schools’ education of ELL students to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
To assist your school, we are pleased to provide SLRMA’s English Language Learner Services and Education: Self-Audit Checklist and Best Practices for School Districts. The Checklist and Best Practices will be issued in two parts: Part 1 will address your school’s English language learner services and policies. Part 2, addresses the requirements of educating and evaluating the English language learner. Download now and begin the review of your ELL policies before your school becomes the subject of an investigation.