Staff Information

This page is mainly intended for SPPS ELL Staff. It provides information on the topics listed in the sidebar to the right. Select from one of these links for information.

Due to the differences between static print information and linked web pages, the staff handbook PDF linked on the right hand side of the page does not match the order in which it is presented here on the website. However, all of the information in the handbook is available on-line. To assist users in locating the on-line information, the Table of Contents from the PDF version is recreated below with links to the on-line information. The on-line information should be considered the most up to date should unintentional discrepancies develop over-time.

The Atlas: A Handbook for Staff 2007-2008

Introduction & Overview
ELL Student Demographics
History of ELL Programs in Saint Paul Public Schools
ELL Instructional Programs — Model
English as a Second Language Instruction [the Fact Sheet ESL is also available. Fact Sheets are not part of the handbook, but are linked behind each program in brackets]
Kindergarten Language Development Model (KLDM)
Language Academy Program (LA)
English Language Center Program (ELC)
International Academy–LEAP (IA-LEAP)
Latino Consent Decree (LCD)
Hmong Enrichment Programs
Somali Programs
Bilingual Programs
Translation Services
Student Achievement
Future Trends for English Language Learners
Professional Development
Legal Background
Eligibility for ELL Services
ELL Service Eligibility Chart
ELL Elementary Service Guidelines
ELL Secondary Service Guidelines
State and District Testing Information

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: BILINGUAL EA GUIDELINES
Responsibilities of Bilingual Educational Assistants
Bilingual Educational Assistant Level I
Bilingual Educational Assistant Level II
Schedule & Checklist of Responsibilities
General Information
Union Contract, Work Day, Split Assignments, Work Year
EA Work Year Calendar
Time Reports, Benefits, Leaves of Absence, Salary Lane Increases,
Doctor Statements, EA Professional Development
Code of Ethics for Bilingual EAs
Tips and Tools for Working with English Language Learners
Interpreting Guidelines
Tools and Ideas for Working with Parents of ELL Students
APPENDIX B: ELEMENTARY ELL GUIDELINES
Readers Workshop Information
Writers Workshop Information
Math Workshop Information
APPENDIX C: SECONDARY ELL GUIDELINES
ELL Secondary Model
ELL Initial Placement Grid
ELL Middle School Placement Grids
ELL High School Placement Grids