State Education Resources
Mississippi English as a Second Language Program Information
http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad1/programs/ell/index.html
The Mississippi Office of Innovative Support contains the division that support English Language Learners in the state. Visit this site for program information, guidelines, and the "ELL Testing Accommodations Manual."
Verified on: 09/27/2011 | State: Mississippi | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Missouri English Language Learners
http://www.dese.mo.gov/divimprove/fedprog/discretionarygrants/bilingual-esol/
Check here for Missouri English Language Learners advisory services, definitions, and the Missouri Language Profiency Standards (right of the page). Note the link to a Frequently Asked Questions in the left column.
Verified on: 09/27/2011 | State: Missouri | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Missouri Migrant Education/English Language Learning
http://www.mo-mell.org/index.php
This Missouri Migrant Education English Language Learning site combines resources for both migrant and English Language Learning students. Use the link to reach the Missouri English Language Proficiency Standards.
Verified on: 09/27/2011 | State: Missouri | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Montana Bilingual/ESL Web Page
http://www.opi.mt.gov/Curriculum/Index.html?gpm=1_4
This is the Montana English Acquisition & Enhancement, Bilingual, World Languages Web page. Scroll through the site to find the criteria for LEP identification.
Verified on: 09/28/2011 | State: Montana | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Nebraska English as a Second Language Web Page
http://www.education.ne.gov/NATLORIGIN/
Visit the Nebraska Limited English Proficient Student Web page for links to program guidelines, procedures, and resources.
Verified on: 08/27/2011 | State: Nebraska | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Nevada Bilingual/ESL Program
http://nde.doe.nv.gov/Assessment_ELPA.htm
The Nevada bilingual and ESL programs are contained within the Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Education, and School Improvement Office. This site links to information about assessment of LEP students.
Verified on: 08/27/2011 | State: Nevada | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
New Hampshire English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program
http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/integrated/esol/index.htm
Use this New Hampshire Web page to link to information English for Speakers of Other Language Programs, ESOL Standards, resources, and publications.
Verified on: 08/26/2011 | State: New Hampshire | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
New Jersey Bureau of Bilingual/ESL Web Page
http://www.state.nj.us/njded/bilingual
This is an informative FAQ page for the New Jersey Bilingual and ESL programs. Follow down the page for information on services and resources.
Verified on: 08/26/2011 | State: New Jersey | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
New Mexico Bilingual Unit Web Page
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/BilingualMulticultural/index.html
Visit the New Mexico Bilingual/ESL web page to link to bilingual/ESL resources and publications. You can also link to the New Mexico ELD Standards from this site.
Verified on: 08/25/2011 | State: New Mexico | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
New York Bilingual and English as a Second Language Network
http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/biling/bilinged/home.html
Use this web site to access New York Bilingual/ESL information. The site is divided into four sections: current events, information, assessment, publications, and resources. See the links at the left.
Verified on: 08/22/2011 | State: New York | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
North Carolina Assessment of English as a Second Language Students
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/parents/lep
You will find the most current information on assessment of students receiving English as a Second Language services in North Carolina. Look for the exit standards, policies and guidelines for assessment.
Verified on: 08/20/2011 | State: North Carolina | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
North Carolina English as a Second Language Web Site
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/esl/
For information on students receiving English as a Second Language services in North Carolina, scroll through this page for your topic of interest.
Verified on: 08/20/2011 | State: North Carolina | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
North Dakota Bilingual and Language Acquisition Programs
http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/bilingul/index.shtm
You'll find all kinds of information at this North Dakota Bilingual and English Acquisition site. Although much of the site is devoted to teacher and administrator information, parents will find the information linked through the standards & assessment, guidance materials, and resources buttons helpful.
Verified on: 08/20/2011 | State: North Dakota | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Ohio Bilingual/ESL Web Page
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEPrimary.aspx?Page=2&TopicID;=5&TopicRelationID;=499
Welcome to the Ohio Limited English Proficient Students Web page where you can locate information about programs serving LEP students and more. You can also link to the state English Language Performance Standards.
Verified on: 08/19/2011 | State: Ohio | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Oklahoma Limited English Program Web Page
http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/Bilingual/default.html
This Oklahoma site provides information on Limited English Proficient and Immigrant programs. Use the left menu to link to those programs, the assessment schedules, and resources.
Verified on: 08/19/2011 | State: Oklahoma | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Oregon English Language Learners Web Page
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=106
Scroll through this Oregon English Language Learners page for links to ESL resources and publications, assessment information, and more. Note the Frequently Asked Questions link - you may find the answer to your question there.
Verified on: 08/15/2011 | State: Oregon | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Pennsylvania Bilingual /ESL Web Page
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/English_as_a_Second_Language/7529/
Use the left side of the Pennsylvania ESL Web page to link with resources, assessment information, and contacts for the ESL program.
Verified on: 08/13/2011 | State: Pennsylvania | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Rhode Island English Language Learners
http://www.ride.ri.gov/applications/ell/
Through this Rhode Island Web site you can learn about the programs for English Language Learners. Use the topics under the pictures to locate information.
Verified on: 08/13/2011 | State: Rhode Island | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
South Carolina English for Speakers of Other Languages Site
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/offices/fp/esoltitleiii.html
At this South Carolina English for Speakers of Other Languages site you can find contact information, the ESL Standards, and assessment information.
Verified on: 08/12/2011 | State: South Carolina | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
South Dakota English Acquisition Web Page
http://doe.sd.gov/oess/TitleIIIela.asp
You can find the English Language Acquisition Standards, a General FAQ document and more information about the South Dakota LEP program at this site. Use the menu at the right.
Verified on: 07/23/2011 | State: South Dakota | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Tennessee English as a Second Language Web Page
http://tennessee.gov/education/fedprog/fpesl.shtml
This is the Tennessee English as a Second Language Web page with official state contacts. Scroll down the middle of the page to reach the ESL Resources including the ESL Standards.
Verified on: 07/23/2011 | State: Tennessee | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Texas Bilingual/ Limited English Proficient Students Web Page
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=4098&menu;_id=720
Scroll to find current information on assessment of students receiving bilingual or English as a Second Language services in Texas. Other resources, including the English Language Proficient Standards are also available through this site..
Verified on: 07/07/2011 | State: Texas | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Utah Alternative Language Services Web Page
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/ALS/index.html
When you visit this site, use the menu at the left to find programs, services, and resources for Utah English Language Learners.
Verified on: 07/22/2011 | State: Utah | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Vermont for Bilingual/ESL Students
http://www.state.vt.us/educ/new/html/pgm_esl.html
Use this Vermont page to link to specific information for the assessment of ESL/Bilingual students, standards, and proficiency levels. Note the contact information if you have questions.
Verified on: 07/21/2011 | State: Vermont | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
Virginia English as a Second Language Web Page
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/esl/index.shtml
Visit this Virginia site for the most recent information on English as a Second Language programs and assessment. Use the right-hand menu to learn more. Parents will want to select the ESL Resources for Parents link.
Verified on: 07/20/2011 | State: Virginia | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education