WERC supports member districts in meeting the needs of English learners through consultation, screening and identification support, WIDA/ACCESS guidance, program planning, monitoring, and professional learning opportunities.
WERC partners with districts to support English learner identification, instruction, assessment, and program planning. Districts can access ongoing support through the WERC EL Co-op or request individual services based on their needs.
Comprehensive Support for English Learners. Stronger Systems. Brighter Futures.
The WERC EL Co-op provides member districts with comprehensive English Learner support throughout the school year. By joining together, participating districts gain access to high-quality EL services while maximizing resources and building stronger systems for students.
Total Package Price: $3,000 per member district
Licensed EL Teacher of Record
Screeners
Back-to-School PD and classroom instructional strategies for EL
Local Language Plan development and/or revision
On-call support
ACCESS testing administration
ILP support and writing
Free student monitoring as required by the state
Coaching services for all educators
Student growth/accountability and data monitoring
Spring data interpretation
Districts may request individual EL services based on their needs. View à la carte pricing below, or contact Tracy to discuss available support.
Questions about EL services or the WERC EL Co-op? Contact Tracy at theresa.hsu@werccenter.com.
Connect with educators across western North Dakota through WERC’s English Learner Professional Learning Community. Participants collaborate, share resources, discuss current challenges, and build practical strategies for supporting English learners throughout the school year.
The North Dakota English Learner (EL) education program offers training and resources for educators and parents to identify and support students learning English. EL programs offer English learners opportunities to develop their English language skills while also learning academic content.
North Dakota EL Coordinators and Educators can find additional information and resources in NDDPI's O365 Teams application. If you are not currently a member and would like to be added, please contact the EL Programs Office.