Research shows that effective academic programs for ELs eliminate achievement gaps by providing cohesive, sustained systems of support (Valentino & Reardon, 2014; Baker et al., 2014; Calderón, Slavin, & Sánchez, 2011). Another key element of effective EL programs is full access to academic, grade-level content. This access facilitates ELs’ exiting from EL programs when they achieve English proficiency within a reasonable period of time, participating meaningfully in classes without EL services, and graduating prepared for college and careers. To determine the effectiveness of a an EL program, a school should periodically evaluate its EL programs. CESA 2 offers external EL program review services for schools seeking to identify strengths and challenges in their EL programs to provide principals and other school leaders with the resources necessary to address the needs of the EL population in their individual schools. The CESA 2 evaluation is integrated into all EL program activities and focuses on policies, procedures, programs, practices, resources, staffing, and student outcomes. Each program review is designed to meet the needs of an individual school in consultation with leadership to provide for a unique report specific to the school. Efficiency within a reasonable period of time, participating meaningfully in classes without EL services, and graduating prepared for college and careers. To determine the effectiveness of an EL program, a school should periodically evaluate its EL programs.

Category

Education and Support Services

Topic

English Learner (EL)

For additional information visit:

https://www.cesa2.org/language/

Contact for additional information:

CESA 2
Robin Rivas
Phone: 414.405.6077