To access archived Adobe Connect training sessions on ordering, administering, and returning the I-ELDA, visit the Iowa Department of Education ELL page for live links to these trainings.
Visit the Northwest AEA I-ELDA website for testing materials and other information.
Heartland AEA schools (which do not include Des Moines schools) have reported approximately 2,800 English language learners for the 2012-13 school year. To meet Federal Title I and Title III guidance, it is imperative that all English language learners (ELLs) take the I-ELDA to measure growth and proficiency in their language learning process. Each district may choose when to test during the state determined testing window of February 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013.
According to the 2012 Fall BEDs report, the number of English language learners has grown to approximately 25,000. This significant increase in ELLs signals a growing need to support teachers and staff as they strive to improve their knowledge of appropriate strategies imperative to the success of the English language learners in their classrooms.
- Heartland’s next ESL professional development opportunity is a class, Engaging Middle School ELLs in the Math Core, ES007092111301 on February 2 & 16, 2013. Participants will earn a stipend and receive useful resources.
- The next ESL Advisory/Networking meeting will be February 5, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 13B of the Johnston REC. All Heartland districts are invited to send a representative(s).
Stephaney Jones-Vo
(515) 270-0405 ext. 14680
Pat Latham
(515) 993-4596 ext. 11228
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