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Announcements on this page are generally from the Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), or other relevant government agencies and offices, about concerns facing multilingual learner education.
May
09, 2023
Teacher Appreciation: Spotlight on NPD Grantees
Type: Inspiration
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) provides professional development activities and instructional guidance for educators of English learners (ELs) through the National Professional Development (NPD) grant program. This program aims to support the preparation of teachers of…April
04, 2023
Five Resources for #MultilingualAdvocacy Month 2023
Type: Industry news
This April, join the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in celebrating National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! This month sheds light on bilingual/multilingual learners as one of the fastest-growing student populations and highlights the rich diversity that they bring to…February
21, 2023
Call for NAM Peer Reviewers
Type: Industry news
OELA announces a call for peer reviewers for this year’s Native American And Alaska Native Children In School(NAM) Program grant competition. OELA is seeking candidates with professional expertise in dual language, EL, and bilingual programs or services, including current and former pre-K─12…February
21, 2023
Applications Now Accepted: Native American and Alaska Native Children in School (NAM) Program
Type: Industry news
Applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 Native American And Alaska Native Children In School(NAM) Program grant competition. This program awards grants to eligible entities to develop and enhance capacity to provide effective instruction and support to Native American and Alaska Native…Start Date06/22/2023 - EDT12:15:00
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are hosting a virtual convening on Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23, 2023. The Read more
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Federal Support of Multilingual Learners
learning more about federal grant programs that support the teaching and engagement of multilingual learners and their families, including Title III state Formula Grants and OELA discretionary grants.