Recent Changes

{diverse_globe.jpg} PROFESSIONAL ARTICLES:
Education Week Spotlight On ELLS in the Classroom (2012)
Education Week Spotlight On ELLs in teh Classroom 2012.pdf {Education Week Spotlight On ELLs in teh Classroom 2012.pdf}
The Common Core Challenge for ELLs, Principal Leadership (December, 2012)
Common Core Challenges for ELLs.pdf {Common Core Challenges for ELLs.pdf}
Pun Work Helps English Learners Get the Joke, Reading Teacher (November 2011)
ARTICLE - Pun Work Helps English Learners Get the Joke RT 2011.pdf {ARTICLE - Pun Work Helps English Learners Get the Joke RT 2011.pdf}
Unpacking the Language Purpose: Vocabulary, Structure and Function, TESOL Journal (September, 2010)
Fisher and Frey - TESOL Journal.pdf {Fisher and Frey - TESOL Journal.pdf}
Effective Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/esl/

Register for upcoming webinars. View past trainings and resources.
PaTTAN Training - Upcoming Events
ELLsUpdating English as a Second Language (ESL) Planned Instruction for RtII Tier 1
8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 15, 2013 - Harrisburg PaTTAN
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - KoP PaTTAN
The presentation will address the essential components of standards-based planned instruction as required by Chapter 4 and updates including ELP Standards and assessments and PA Common Core as they align to core instruction.
Objectives
Participants will develop their understanding of:
essential components of standards-based planned instruction
alignment of English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards and assessments to core instruction with manipulation of the complex facets of the four domains, ELP levels, and grade clusters, as well as consideration of culturally responsive instruction
tools used for measuring the planned instruction objectives
alignment of materials and resources
Target Audience
Administrators, ESL Program Directors/Coordinators, Curriculum Developers, IU ESL/Title III Point Person, ESL Teachers, Special Education Teachers, ESL/Reading Coaches
Individuals attending this course must arrive on time and stay the duration of the course in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of the individual´s Superintendent or IU Director prior to the course.
ARCHIVED - ELLs in Special or Both?
Date: November 7, 2012
Times: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Description:
This one-hour webinar will address the importance of considering linguistic, cultural, academic, and experiential backgrounds that impact decision making regarding ELLs. There will be an extended activity after the webinar to share questions, resources, and implementation experiences.
Act 48 Hours are not available for this event.
Presenters will be PaTTAN Educational Consultants.
Registration Information:
You may register directly on-line by visiting www.pattan.net and entering the Registration On-line page.

October 15, 2012 - Agenda - 10/15/12 {ESL Administrator Network Meeting Agenda 10-15-12.docx}
December 17, 2012
22, 2013 - Agenda - 3/22/13 {ESL Administrator Network Agenda 3-22-13.docx}
May 15, 2013
ESL - English as a Second Language Home Page-ESL Teachers' Network Meeting DatesESL Teachers' Network Meeting Dates
October 8, 2012 - Common Inservice Day (Location TBD)
December 14, 2012
22, 2013 - Agenda - 3/22/13 {ESL Administrator Network Agenda 3-22-13.docx}
May 15, 2013

LEP Data Collection System Information
LEP Data Collection - Penn Link 3-4-13 {LEP System 3-4-2013 Penn Link.doc}
LEP Data Collection - Webinar

LEP Data Collection System Information
LEP Data Collection - Penn Link 3-4-13 {LEP System 3-4-2013 Penn Link.doc}

Growth Analysis
{Access_Growth_Analysis.pdf}
{Focus on Growth Bulletin.pdf}