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Mission Statement: Kansas instruction of English for speakers of other languages prepares English Learners for success in school and in society through development of English proficiency, with specific emphasis on literacy skills needed to access academic content.
An EL, or English Learner, is a student who:
-is aged 3 through 21, enrolled in an elementary or secondary school,
is learning the English language,
-not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English,
-requires specialized or modified instruction in both English language and in their academic courses
Yes, the U.S. Department of Education offers both an English Learner Tool Kit and a Newcomer Tool Kit that provides guidance and example resources designed to help districts both better understand their obligations to their EL students and ensure that they are using best practices in meeting their needs.
Additionally, they offer an English Learners Data Story website that provides information on the specific characteristics of English learners in the U.S. public school system.
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English Learners Program Consultant Nicole Primm (785) 296-5060 nprimm@ksde.org
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Deputy Commissioner Division of Learning Services Brad Neuenswander (785) 296-2303 bneuenswander@ksde.org
Director Career, Standards and Assessment Scott Smith (785) 296-3142 sesmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Career and Technical Education Stacy Smith (785) 296-0979 slsmith@ksde.org
Assistant Director Graduation Branden Johnson (785) 296-2078 bjohnson@ksde.org
Assistant Director Assessment Beth Fultz (785) 296-2325 bfultz@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations regarding accessibility please contact the Office of General Counsel by email or at 785-296-3204.