The State Advisory Council for Limited-English Proficient Students/English Language Learners has been established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to

(1)   advise the Commissioner of Education on all matters pertaining to the education of limited-English proficient students/English language learners;

(2)   examine statewide needs and trends of LEP students/ELLs regarding the delivery of educational services for LEP students/ELLs;

(3)   disseminate information, seek public and professional input, advise and make recommendations regarding legislation and program guidelines, and

(4)  provide other programmatic recommendations, as it deems necessary.

        For further information, please contact any officer of the State Advisory Council:

                Nancy Cloud, Chair at 456-8789 or ncloud@ric.edu

                Fran Mossberg, Vice-Chair at 463-7490 or Fransm7905@aol.com