ELL Policy Survey

Survey Introduction

We are launching a new section about policy and English language learners on Colorín Colorado – and we need your help!

This section will compile existing information regarding ELL policy at the local, state, and federal level, covering topics such as district language policies, statewide standards, and the impact of ESEA/NCLB on ELL assessment practices.

In addition, we would like this section to be a resource for teachers and administrators who are engaging with district leaders, school board members, and policymakers around ELL education and best practices.

That's where you come in! We'd like to know:

*what questions you have
*what documents, guidelines, and policies would you like to have easier access to
*what information would be most helpful for your school leaders and colleagues.

We will use your answers to shape the new content we create throughout the year. In appreciation for your participation, two survey respondents will be selected at random to receive a selection of children's/young adult books. Many thanks for your help!

Note: All questions are optional and answers will remain confidential.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your role?

ESL educator

Bilingual educator

Classroom teacher

Content-area educator

Special educator

Reading specialist

Paraprofessional

ELL program director

Administrator

School/district staff

Higher education faculty

Graduate student

Librarian

School psychologist/guidance counselor

Speech-language pathologist

Family liaison

Education non-profit/NGO professional

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What age are the students that you work with? Check all that apply.

Ages 0-3

PreK

Kindergarten

Early elementary

Upper elementary

Middle school

High school

Adult learners

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* 3. Tell us about your school and ELL population.

Which state is your district in?

Is your district urban, suburban, or rural?

How many ELLs are in your district?

How many language groups are in your district?

What type of instructional program does your school use? (Transitional Bilingual Education, Dual Language, ESL, Sheltered ESL, etc.)

Comments

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* 4. Mark the answers that apply.

	Language policy	ELL assessment policy	ELL grading policy	ELL program exit policy
My district has this kind of policy.	My district has this kind of policy. Language policy	My district has this kind of policy. ELL assessment policy	My district has this kind of policy. ELL grading policy	My district has this kind of policy. ELL program exit policy
ELL/bilingual staff are aware of this policy.	ELL/bilingual staff are aware of this policy. Language policy	ELL/bilingual staff are aware of this policy. ELL assessment policy	ELL/bilingual staff are aware of this policy. ELL grading policy	ELL/bilingual staff are aware of this policy. ELL program exit policy
Content/classroom teachers are aware of this policy.	Content/classroom teachers are aware of this policy. Language policy	Content/classroom teachers are aware of this policy. ELL assessment policy	Content/classroom teachers are aware of this policy. ELL grading policy	Content/classroom teachers are aware of this policy. ELL program exit policy
Parents are aware of this policy.	Parents are aware of this policy. Language policy	Parents are aware of this policy. ELL assessment policy	Parents are aware of this policy. ELL grading policy	Parents are aware of this policy. ELL program exit policy
Administrators are actively involved in writing this policy.	Administrators are actively involved in writing this policy. Language policy	Administrators are actively involved in writing this policy. ELL assessment policy	Administrators are actively involved in writing this policy. ELL grading policy	Administrators are actively involved in writing this policy. ELL program exit policy
This policy is regularly reviewed and updated.	This policy is regularly reviewed and updated. Language policy	This policy is regularly reviewed and updated. ELL assessment policy	This policy is regularly reviewed and updated. ELL grading policy	This policy is regularly reviewed and updated. ELL program exit policy

Comments

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* 5. What kinds of ELL data does your school district track?

Attendance

ELL program exit information

Grades

Graduation rates

Home language(s)

Proficiency level

Socio-economic status

Student assessments: Instructional/Classroom-based

Student assessments: Formal/State-wide

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which of the following topics have you discussed with your administrators regarding ELL services at your school?

Assessment validity

Accommodations for assessment or the classroom

Curriculum

Classroom and library materials

High school graduation policies

Instructional program

Interpreting/translation procedures

Parent outreach

Program funding

Staffing

None of the above

Comments

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* 7. Which of the following activities have you participated in on behalf of your ELLs?

Served on a school- or district-wide committee as an "ELL voice"

Led professional development at the school or district level

Connected ELL students and families with community/social/medical services

Attended school board meetings

Visited local/state lawmakers

Visited federal representatives in the U.S. Senate or Congress

Wrote a letter to a lawmaker

Wrote a letter to the editor

Other/Examples

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* 8. It would be helpful to learn more about the following ELL policy topics:

	For myself	To share with colleagues	To share with school leaders	To share with parents
My school's ELL policies/standards	My school's ELL policies/standards For myself	My school's ELL policies/standards To share with colleagues	My school's ELL policies/standards To share with school leaders	My school's ELL policies/standards To share with parents
My district's ELL policies/standards	My district's ELL policies/standards For myself	My district's ELL policies/standards To share with colleagues	My district's ELL policies/standards To share with school leaders	My district's ELL policies/standards To share with parents
My state's ELL policies/standards	My state's ELL policies/standards For myself	My state's ELL policies/standards To share with colleagues	My state's ELL policies/standards To share with school leaders	My state's ELL policies/standards To share with parents
Federal ELL policy	Federal ELL policy For myself	Federal ELL policy To share with colleagues	Federal ELL policy To share with school leaders	Federal ELL policy To share with parents
Immigration policy	Immigration policy For myself	Immigration policy To share with colleagues	Immigration policy To share with school leaders	Immigration policy To share with parents
Assessment requirements for ELLs	Assessment requirements for ELLs For myself	Assessment requirements for ELLs To share with colleagues	Assessment requirements for ELLs To share with school leaders	Assessment requirements for ELLs To share with parents
ESEA (formerly No Child Left Behind)	ESEA (formerly No Child Left Behind) For myself	ESEA (formerly No Child Left Behind) To share with colleagues	ESEA (formerly No Child Left Behind) To share with school leaders	ESEA (formerly No Child Left Behind) To share with parents
Meeting AYP with ELLs	Meeting AYP with ELLs For myself	Meeting AYP with ELLs To share with colleagues	Meeting AYP with ELLs To share with school leaders	Meeting AYP with ELLs To share with parents
Special education with ELLs	Special education with ELLs For myself	Special education with ELLs To share with colleagues	Special education with ELLs To share with school leaders	Special education with ELLs To share with parents
Common Core State Standards	Common Core State Standards For myself	Common Core State Standards To share with colleagues	Common Core State Standards To share with school leaders	Common Core State Standards To share with parents
Early childhood education	Early childhood education For myself	Early childhood education To share with colleagues	Early childhood education To share with school leaders	Early childhood education To share with parents
K-12 education	K-12 education For myself	K-12 education To share with colleagues	K-12 education To share with school leaders	K-12 education To share with parents
Higher education and financial aid for ELLs	Higher education and financial aid for ELLs For myself	Higher education and financial aid for ELLs To share with colleagues	Higher education and financial aid for ELLs To share with school leaders	Higher education and financial aid for ELLs To share with parents
Title I	Title I For myself	Title I To share with colleagues	Title I To share with school leaders	Title I To share with parents
Title III	Title III For myself	Title III To share with colleagues	Title III To share with school leaders	Title III To share with parents

Other/Comments

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* 9. Which policies do you think affect have the strongest impact on your work with ELLs?

District/local program policies

State policies

Federal education policies

Teacher quality/evaluation policies

Other (please specify below)

Why?

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* 10. Please use this space to ask additional questions and offer suggestions.

If you'd like to be included in our drawing for a gift pack of books, please provide your preferred age range for children/young adult books.

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your role?

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* 2. What age are the students that you work with? Check all that apply.

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* 3. Tell us about your school and ELL population.

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* 4. Mark the answers that apply.

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* 5. What kinds of ELL data does your school district track?

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* 6. Which of the following topics have you discussed with your administrators regarding ELL services at your school?

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* 7. Which of the following activities have you participated in on behalf of your ELLs?

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* 8. It would be helpful to learn more about the following ELL policy topics:

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* 9. Which policies do you think affect have the strongest impact on your work with ELLs?

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* 10. Please use this space to ask additional questions and offer suggestions. If you'd like to be included in our drawing for a gift pack of books, please provide your preferred age range for children/young adult books.

* 10. Please use this space to ask additional questions and offer suggestions.

If you'd like to be included in our drawing for a gift pack of books, please provide your preferred age range for children/young adult books.