ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATIONS, EL PROGRAMS, & LAW, POLICIES, & REGULATIONS

ASSESSMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Revised Assessment Accommodations for English Learners include extended time and the use of a word-to-word translation dictionary. In addition, oral translation of Ohio’s State Tests is allowable.

Ohio's Accessibility Manual describes the available accommodations in detail. These accommodations are not determined by the amount of time an individual is enrolled in U.S. schools or the number of years a student has been identified as an English learner.

EL PROGRAMS

To support students and families who are English Learners, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 specifies schools’ obligations to ensure access and engagement in high-quality academic learning activities that include early learning, K-12 and career-technical education programs.

The Dear Colleague Letter: U.S. Departments of Justice and Education assists school districts, and all public schools in meeting their legal obligations to ensure that English Learner students can participate meaningfully and equally in educational programs and services.

LAWS, POLICIES, & REGULATIONS

Laws, Policies, & Regulations - This document is an easily explained version of federal rules and regulations.

Guidelines for Title III Expenditures - This document provides guidance on Title III expenditures.