English Language Learners

TITLE III CONSORTIUM

Districts who receive less than $10,000 in Title III funds, must join a consortium in order to receive their federal dollars. The ESCEO has created a consortium for this purpose. If you are interested in joining this consortium, contact Jennifer Skowron for more information. 

Consortium Goals

1. Develop tools, processes and service supports to better meet the needs of students identified as English Learners in Consortium districts.
2. Network with EL teachers/tutors to expand and enhance language and academic instruction programs to assist EL students in acquiring language and content.

Ohio Department of Education Resources

• Language Usage Survey
• Guidelines for Identification and Assessment of English Learners
• Guidelines for Referral and Identification of English Learners with Disabilities
• Guidelines for Academic Programs for Educating LEP Students
• Teaching English Language Learners
• Ohio English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards
• Diverse Learners

Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment

• OELPS Resources
• Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA)
• OELPA AIR Portal

U.S. Department of Education Resources

• English Language Learner Toolkit
• CREATE: The National Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners

Teaching Resources

• Colorin Colorado - For families and educators of English language learners
• EverythingESL.net - A K-12 ESL resource from Judie Haynes, ESL teacher and ASCD author
• Language Castle- For everyone who teaches young children who speak different languages

Professional Organizations

• Ohio Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Ohio TESOL)
• Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Connect with Our English Language Learners Team

Dawna Rappach
Gifted Coordinator/Instructional Supervisor, Title III Lead
d.rappach@esceasternohio.org