English Learner Toolkit

English Learner Toolkit

The English Learner (EL) Toolkit from the U.S. Department of Education helps state and local education agencies address their legal obligations regarding ELs. The Toolkit has 10 chapters, and contains an overview, sample tools, and resources.

Related Resource: ELL Policy Guide

Serving Multilingual Learners: Laws, Policies, and RegulationsServing Multilingual Learners: Laws, Policies, and Regulations is a guide from Colorín Colorado that provides an accessible summary of federal laws governing multilingual learners' education.

In addition, the guide describes ten common compliance issues related to the education of multilingual learners. The summary of each issue also includes strategies, actions steps, and resources for schools and districts.