Resources

MinneSLIFE is an organization run by educators. One primary objective of this organization is to share information, resources and other materials that may help both teachers and students. We will do our best to update and include any materials as we become aware of them.

Of course suggestions are always welcome! Upload a resource or contact us at MinneSLIFE@gmail.com

Minnesota Department of Education SLIFE Resource page

Minnesota Department of Education English Learner Resource page

WIDA SLIFE Bulletin

Massachusetts Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) Definition and Guidance

New York State Education Department Guidelines for Educating Limited English Proficient Students with Interrupted Formal Education

Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm

MinneTESOL, and TESOL International

Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults

NLLA beta version 5.22.17.pdf

Native Language Literacy Assessment

A million thanks to Drs. Kendall King and Martha Bigelow who released the NLLA tool they developed at the University of Minnesota. It requires no proficiency in the various languages by proctors of the assessment, and is available in several languages. They are planning to add more languages in the future. Districts and schools may find this tool very useful in determining the literacy part of the SLIFE definition in Minnesota.