Language Researchers

Individualized language plans: Promises and pitfalls

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Journal
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Administrators
Policy makers
Language Researchers

In the United States, individualized language plans (ILPs) have gained traction across K–12 schools.

Benefits of Multilingualism - Somali (June 2024)

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Infographic
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
English Learners
Language Researchers
Originating Organization
OELA

There are multiple benefits to being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural in today’s global society. Knowing more than one language from birth, acquiring a new language through school, or learning languages later in life, can provide tangible advantages in many areas.

Benefits of Multilingualism - Tagalog (June 2024)

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Infographic
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
English Learners
Language Researchers
Originating Organization
OELA

There are multiple benefits to being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural in today’s global society. Knowing more than one language from birth, acquiring a new language through school, or learning languages later in life, can provide tangible advantages in many areas.

Examining English learner testing, proficiency, and growth: Continued trends since the COVID-19 pandemic

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Report
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
State Education Agencies
Educational Leaders
Assessment researchers
Language Researchers

This report examines English learners’ testing, proficiency, and growth during the six most recent school years (20182023) to shed light on the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on English learners’ educational outcomes.