DOE's ELPBO and FAQs
The DOE has produced a document entitled "English Language Proficiency
Benchmarks and Outcomes for English Language Learners," referred to as ELPBO.
The purpose of the document is to define for all teachers of LEP students
indicators which show students have made progress in learning English. The
hard copy appears in the same format as the of the state frameworks: most of
the ELPBO standards are taken from the ELA frameworks. The ELBPO lists
standards by grade level and student proficiency level.
DOE ELL
DOE ELL home page
http://www.doe.mass.edu/ell/
Questions and Answers Regarding Chapter 71A:English Language Education in
Public Schools
http://www.doe.mass.edu/ell/news03/FAQ_drft.pdf
ELBPO benchmarks - these can also be viewed by visiting the ELL home page and
chosing the ELPBO icon on the left side of the page
http://www.doe.mass.edu/ell/benchmark.pdf
Guidelines for using MEPA results to plan SEI instructional programming and
make classification decisions for limited English Proficient students
http://www.doe.mass.edu/ell/sei/MEPA_guidelines.pdf
Other Resources