English Language Learner (ELL) Department
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definitions, guidelines, regulations & etc. (4)
Parent Information/Críe Información en español (10)
TEACHER INFORMATION & RESOURCES (15)

LANTERNFISH:  GREAT SIGHT FOR ESL AND OTHER TEACHERS.  SUGGESTIONS, WORKSHEETS, ROLE PLAYS & ETC. TO SUPPORT SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN THE CLASSROOM

 International Childrens digital Library  Provides books in many languages that you can print and read.


Strategies for Teaching Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students

what works clearinghouse (0)

Reviews, articles and evaluations of programs designed to support ESL students. http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/reports/topic.aspx?tid=10

2006 Languages state wide

2007 languages in the state 

2007 langauges by school division

2006 Statewide LEP enrollment numbers

2007 enrollement numbers by school division

2007 Immigrant & Youth Enrollment by school division

Creciendo juntos-Growing Together
an inter-agency and inter-community network for issues related to the Latino/Hispanic community in Charlottesville City, Albemarle County and surrounding areas
Definition Immigrant
Definition Limited English Proficient (LEP)
Definition Refugee
English: Stategies for LEP Students k-12
English as a Second Language VDOE
ESL Handbook teachers and administrators
Family Involvement Storybook Corner
Bilingual (Spanish-English) books for families.
Free & Reduced lunch (Spanish)
Free Interactive materials for second language learners
This is a very comprehensive sight with many resources covering, vocabulary, writing, reading and learning English as a second language.
graduation requirements
Guidelines for Testing ESL students on SOL's
helping students become readers (Spanish)
helping students with homework (Spanish)
helping your child succeed in school (Spanish)
Helping Your Child Through Early Adolescence(Spanish)
Helping your preschool child (Spanish)
Increasing Parent Involvement
Information for Parents of Children With Hearing Loss
- Virginia's Resource Guide for Parents (Spanish)
Mathematics: Strategies for Teaching LEP Students
National Capital Language Resource Center
National Clearing House of English Language Acquisition
Parents guide to special education (Spanish)
Resources for working with English Language Learners
SOL, Instruction, Training and Assesment Resources
US Dept of Ed. Resources for Spanish Speakers
What Works Clearing House
A review and evaluation of programs for English Language Learners in K-6.
what works learning guides
Effective Literacy and English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades