Requirements of English language learner program

An English language learner program must: 1. Provide alternative language instruction that is based on research and effective practice; 2. Provide an alternative language curriculum, including materials and resources, that is based on North Dakota English language proficiency and academic content standards, is consistent with the school district's program model, and is appropriate for the identified student population; 3. Use instructional facilities that are comparable to that provided for non-English language learner students and may not unreasonably segregate English language learners; 4. Provide alternative language instruction by or under the supervision of a licensed teacher who holds an endorsement from the North Dakota education standards and practices board in English as a second language or bilingual education or a major in teaching English as a second or other language; 5. Incorporate administrative oversight by a program director with an administrative credential. The school district must report the director's status in a manner and at intervals prescribed by the department, consistent with the department's fall reporting requirements; and 6. Incorporate a systematic evaluation and reporting plan that uses both summative and formative methods of data collection and evaluation and that is consistent with federal requirements on data collection and reporting.