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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.
November
21, 2023
Native American Heritage Month: Red Cloud Indian School Spotlight
Type: Awareness
The Native American and Alaska Native Children in School (NAM) discretionary grants program, administered by the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), provides support for increasing the English language proficiency of participating students along with the teaching and learning of Native…October
24, 2023
NPD Grantee Spotlight: Project SEED, Project ELEVATE, Project DICE PLUSS
Type: Inspiration
The Office of English Language Acquisition 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 multilingual…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…
Start Date12/05/2023 - EST16:00:00
To celebrate the publication of the updated English Learner (EL) Family Toolkit and the release of the EL Family Toolkit App, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is hosting a series of 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.
