English Language Learner (ELL)

A variety of resources are available to support schools and teachers in serving their English learners (ELs) and to improve student learning using research-based practices.

Office of Civil Rights

LAU Plan Guidance

Department of Education Links (the following links are managed by the Department of Education)

Parent Communication Documents for EL Programming




  • Transact - Use this website to find documents that communicate to parents about EL programming and assessment in their native language. Please contact Michelle Dickey, michelle.dickey@gpaea.org if you are unsure of how to locate documents regarding English Language Learners.

ELPA21 Links




ELP Standards




  • Standards Training 
    • Log In
    • Click on Catalog
    • Search in CatELP Standards Module 1, ELP Standards Module 2, ELP Standards Module 3
      • ELP Standards Module 1, ELP Standards Module 2, ELP Standards Module 3
      • ELP Standards Module 4, ELP Standards Module 5, or ELP Standards Module 6
  • ELP Standards

ELL Resources




Title III Funding

Please contact Michelle Dickey, michelle.dickey@gpaea.org if you are interested in utilizing Title III funding for your English Language Learners

ELL and Common Core

Math ELL Resources

Reading ELL Resources

Science ELL Resources

ELL Network

Language Organizations

Information On Refugees

Important contacts

Staff Directory
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Michelle Dickey

English Language Learner & Professional Learning Coordinator

641-682-8591 Email Michelle Dickey