200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-30-3.18
RIDE shall ensure that the State ELL Advisory Council is composed of representatives from the various ELL constituent groups and that it shall meet on a regular basis no fewer than four (4) times per year. RIDE shall inform LEAs of their respective fiscal entitlements as soon as possible, but not later than the beginning of the fiscal year. RIDE shall provide LEAs with appropriate applications, forms, and timelines. RIDE shall provide LEAs with technical assistance on program design, curriculum alignment, professional-development strategies, program management and evaluation, testing and instructional modifications, and parent involvement. RIDE shall encourage LEAs to combine funds to establish collaborative programs to meet the needs of students. RIDE shall coordinate a comprehensive effort to disseminate information about successful and promising practices and procedures. RIDE shall prepare and submit to the Rhode Island General Assembly an annual financial and program-evaluation report on the status of state and local efforts on behalf of English Language Learners.
200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-30-3.18