English Language Learners

English Learner Services Overview

From the Ohio Department of Education website, English learners are students whose primary or home language is other than English who need special language assistance in order to effectively participate in school instructional programs.

North Canton screens new students using the Home Language Survey during enrollment and offers services to identified students.

Resources for Parents

Ohio Department of Education English Learners

Colorin Colorado Family Resources

Tips for Parents of ELL Students

You will find, in multiple languages, Family Interpretive Guides for the Ohio State tests at the following site:

http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Translated-Family-Interpretive-Guides

The interpretive guides are designed to help families understand the content of the Ohio's State Tests score reports and what the results mean for their student.