[vc_row seperator_indeed_locker=”” lk_t=”ism_template_1″ lk_io=”default” lk_dm=”0″ lk_thm=”0″ lk_tuo=”0″ el_class=”full-width-bg ” css=”.vc_custom_1443759125078{margin-top: -30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”animate-onscroll”][vc_column_inner el_class=”col-lg-9 col-md-9 ” width=”2/3″][vc_flexslider][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”col-lg-3 col-md-3 ” width=”1/3″][vc_banner title=”Find Events” text_banner=”Upcoming CAPELL events” icon=”icon-calendar” custom_link=”/events/” custom_links_target=”_blank”][vc_banner title=”Become a member” text_banner=”Download form” custom_link=”https://capellct.org/documents/Membershipform13-14_000.pdf” custom_links_target=”_blank”][vc_banner title=”Board” text_banner=”CAPELL Board Membership” icon=”icon-user” custom_link=”https://capellct.org/documents/2014-15%20ExecutiveBoard.pdf”][vc_social_media1 custom_link1=”fj” custom_link2=”fghf” custom_link3=”fjf” custom_link4=”fj” custom_link5=”fj” custom_link6=”fg” custom_links_target=”_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row seperator_indeed_locker=”” lk_t=”ism_template_1″ lk_io=”default” lk_dm=”0″ lk_thm=”0″ lk_tuo=”0″ el_class=”full-width-bg gray-bg” css=”.vc_custom_1443759183294{margin-top: -60px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1443758992889{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”col-lg-9 col-md-9 ” width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Welcome to The Connecticut Administrators of Programs for English Language Learners. CAPELL is committed to enhancing the educational experiences of English Language Learners (ELLs) by promoting cross-cultural awareness, sensitivity, parity, inclusion, and the improvement of instruction and curricula. It advocates equal educational opportunities for English Language Learners (ELLs).
Do You Know an EL Who Wants a Scholarship?
ConnTESOL scholarship applications can be found on the ConnTESOL website:http://www.conntesol.org/feature/2015-scholarship-information/
Important Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Justice, Release:
Dear Colleague Letter: English Learner Students and Limited English Proficient Parents
Links to Upcoming ELL Education-Related Workshops and Conferences(in no particular order)
MABE (Massachusetts Association for Bilingual Education) 4th Southern New England Annual Conference for Dual Language Programs 2015(Saturday, March 21st in Worcester, MA; registration closes March 16th; no walk-ins)
Meeting the Challenge: CT Core Standards Success for English Learners and Students with Disabilities
Current SERC English Language Resource Center Workshops include:
“Supporting Young Dual Language Learners with Culturally Responsive Strategies,” “Math for English Language Learners Grades K-5,” and “Student Learning Objectives for English Language Learners.” Click on this link to go to the ELLRC, where you can find brochures for these workshops and other professional development available through SERC.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”col-lg-3 col-md-3 animate-onscroll” width=”1/3″][vc_upcoming_events limit=”4″ custom_link=”/events/” custom_link_text=”More events”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner]
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