Lau Plan
A Lau plan, also known as an English Learner (EL) plan, is a required, district-level plan that outlines how a school district will meet the needs of English learners (ELs) and their families: Identifying ELs, Designing a program that meets their needs, Hiring appropriate staff, Aligning instruction with state and local standards, and Providing ongoing assessments.
The term "Lau" comes from the 1974 Supreme Court case Lau vs. Nichols, which examined whether federally-funded schools must offer supplementary programs for non-English speaking students.
Lau plans should be revisited regularly and include the following components:
Legal foundation, Student assessments, Instructional plan, Parental involvement, Qualified personnel, Coordination plan, Budget, and Adjunct services.
Lau plans should be developed with input from a committee that includes all stakeholders. They should be uploaded to the Continuous Improvement Platform (CIP) by May 1 each year and posted on the district's website.
