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The following collection offers foundational planning tools and instructional resources to support effective English language development and programming.
An effective ELD program starts with a
well-developed plan.
The following resources include tools and guidance to help districts develop and maintain their EL programs and services.
EL Toolkit
EL Toolkit
Federal guidance and tools to support districts in meeting requirements and strengthening programs and services for English learners.
EL Program Models
EL Program Models
Overview of approved EL program models, including each model’s purpose, target students, delivery approach, and staffing considerations.
LAU Plan Toolkit
LAU Plan Toolkit
The following resources are designed to support districts in developing, maintaining, and reviewing their LAU Plans. Each resource serves a different purpose within the planning and review process. Together, these tools can help districts develop a clear plan, support team discussion, complete annual updates, and evaluate program effectiveness over time. Use the resources below based on where your district is in the process.
Annual LAU Plan Review Checklist
Annual LAU Plan Review Checklist
Use the Annual LAU Plan Review Checklist if your district already has an established LAU Plan in place. This tool is designed to help districts review the parts of the plan most likely to change from year to year. The checklist supports targeted updates and revisions so the LAU Plan continues to reflect current district practice.
Best used for:
Annual review of an existing LAU Plan and identification of needed updates
LAU Plan Template
LAU Plan Template
Use the LAU Plan Template to develop a new district LAU Plan or revise an existing plan. The template is organized around the key components districts should address when documenting procedures, services, and responsibilities related to the identification, placement, support, and monitoring of English Learners.
Best used for:
Developing a new LAU Plan or making substantial revisions to an existing plan
LAU Template Discussion Guide
LAU Template Discussion Guide
Use the Template Discussion Guide to support team conversations as you work through the template. It is designed to help district teams think through local procedures, clarify responsibilities, and develop stronger responses for each section of the template. It is not a separate compliance document. Rather, it is an optional tool intended to support planning and collaboration.
Best used for:
Team discussion, planning, and drafting responses for the LAU Plan Template
Evaluating English Learner Programming
Evaluating English Learner Programming
Federal and State guidance require districts to conduct an annual evaluation of their English Learner (EL) program to determine whether services are effectively supporting students’ academic achievement and English language development. Use the following Program Evaluation Tools to review how effectively the district’s EL program is being implemented and whether it is supporting student growth and access. These tools are intended to help districts examine multiple data sources, review program strengths and areas of concern, and identify action steps for improvement.
EL Toolkit
Guidance for conducting an EL program evaluation.
Best used for:
Annual EL program evaluation, data review, and improvement planning
BHSSC Evaluation Services
A facilitated, participatory evaluation process that combines data analysis with stakeholder feedback.
Best used for:
In depth evaluation process every 3-5 yrs.
Language Development for Every Classroom
Language Development for Every Classroom
Language Acquisition Plans
Tools to align services, language goals, instructional supports, and progress monitoring.
Language Proficiency Levels
WIDA-aligned descriptors that clarify proficiency expectations across classrooms.
WIDA ACCESS and Language Development Resources
Use the following resources to interpret ACCESS results, plan instruction, and monitor progress.
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