ELL (English Language Learners) Resource Team

The ELL Resource Team answers questions related to learning English as a second language. On-site observations and consultation, staff development or referrals to other resources will be provided when appropriate.

Lynn Tiemann Speech-Language Pathologist/ ELL Consultant	(319) 399-6811
Julie Grotewold Regional Administrator	(319) 399-6876

ELL Professional Development Opportunities

Through GWAEA Professional Development Sheltered Instruction Workshops (Aug. 4 and 5th plus 2  hour follow-up Sept. 9 from 4:30 to 6:30) Improving Instruction for Preschool ELLs (Aug. 9, 10 plus two-hour follow-up Sept. 16th from 4:30 to 6:30) Math for ELLs Dec. 7, 2010 Intro to ELL for ELL teachers  Nov. 15, 2010 Designing ELL Instruction for ELL teachers  Feb. 28, 2011        State level Iowa and Culture Language Conference Nov. 1 preconference, Nov. 2 and 3, 2010 conference, Coralville Convention Center, Registration at NWAEA website                National level   TESOL, New Orleans, Mar. 17-19, 2011

Iowa Department of Education - English Language Learners

AEA Resources AEA resources.doc [28.5 KB] Assessment Assessment Links.doc [24.0 KB] District Resources District Resources.doc [31.0 KB] Student Materials.doc [27.5 KB]

Preschool Links ELL parent links.doc [29.0 KB] Preschool links.doc [29.0 KB] Professional Links.doc [33.0 KB] Professional Development Cultural websites.doc [24.5 KB] Teacher Links.doc [30.0 KB] Student Activities Student activities.doc [24.5 KB]