Through its English Learner (EL) Services department, SCOE provides a full spectrum of support focused on strengthening instructional programs and ensuring the academic success of second-language learners. The EL Services department offers professional development, coaching, and support services to assist schools in enhancing the capacity of instructional staff and meeting legal mandates with a goal of raising English learner achievement.
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EL Collaborative Drop-In Sessions
On the first Tuesday morning of every month (September through May), EL coordinators/specialists, teachers, and site administrators come together to learn and share best practices for English learners. These sessions and other professional development opportunities are listed online.
EL Services Brochure
This English Learner Services brochure (pdf) highlights the programs and resources available to local educators who are working to strengthen instructional programs for second-language learners.
CELDT 101: Overview and Requirements
These CELDT 101 presentation slides (pdf) were developed by the California Department of Education. They provide a helpful guide for staff coordinating the CELDT at district sites.
English Learner Program Updates
This quarterly update from CDE provides the most up-to-date information about English Learner programs and related initiatives in California: Nov 2011 issue (pdf)
Bilingual Coordinators Network (BNC) – Outside Source
Information from the statewide Bilingual Coordinators Network (BNC) meetings is available online and notes are distributed quarterly via email. If you are interested in receiving these updates, contact Susana Lowery at slowery@scoe.org.