FPS

Our Purpose

The purpose of the English Language Learners program is to build English language proficiency along with strong foundations in academic areas. ELL teachers and general education teachers collaborate to support ELL students so they are successful in school and positively contribute to the community.

Exterior Links and Resources

• Internet Resources
• How to Help Students Survive Culture Shock
• Language Assessment Scales
• Adjusting Lessons for ELL Students
• Dos & Don’ts for Teaching ELL
• If Your Child Learns In Two Languages
• NDE Teacher Program Guide

• Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom
• Myths and Misconceptions
• Second Language Acquisition
• Office for Civil Rights
• Rule 15
• FAQS on Limited English Proficient Students
• A Chronology of Federal Law & Policy
  Impacting Language Minority Students