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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.
September
20, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023: Outreach Toolkit
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with OELA from September 15 – October 15. This month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the Hispanic community. Learn more about Hispanic multilingual learners (MLs) and ways to ensure their educational success through OELA’s resources below…September
19, 2023
Ask NCELA: Monitoring and Exiting English Learners from EL Programs and Services
Type: FAQs
AskNCELA is a helpful resource for educators, parents, learners, leaders, and other stakeholders. It provides valuable information to ensure that every student, including English learners (ELs), receives a high-quality education and has opportunities to succeed. In the recent National Convening on…August
22, 2023
Q&A with Montserrat Garibay
Type: Interview
In this interview, we delve into the inspiring journey of Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition at the U.S. Department of Education. From her experiences as a bilingual pre-kindergarten teacher to her current roles in education…July
25, 2023
Addressing English Learners with Disabilities
Type: Awareness
This July marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Helping English learners (ELs) with disabilities…
Start Date10/11/2023 - EDT17:00:00
“Elevando las expectativas: Liderando al Mundo” es el llamado a la acción del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU., para transformar la educación y unirse alrededor de lo que funciona, basado en 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.
