Researchers

A Look at Dual Language Learner Data Gaps

Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Brief
Target Audience(s)
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Early Childhood Educators
Early Childhood Program Administrators
Policy makers
Researchers

In 2018, New America provided nine recommendations for how state leaders can improve DLL data practices in three areas

Benefits of Multilingualism - Vietnamese (September 2023)

Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Infographic
Target Audience(s)
Educators of Multilingual Learners
Multilingual Learners
Policy makers
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.

Educators of English Learners: Availability, Projected Need, and Teacher Preparation (June 2023)

Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Infographic
Target Audience(s)
Educators of Multilingual Learners
Administrators
Researchers
Legislators
Originating Organization
OELA

Many educators support English learners (ELs).* Almost 45% of all public school teachers reported teaching ELs in school year (SY) 2020–21. The numbers and the projected need for EL instructors fluctuate from year to year for a variety of reasons.

High School Graduation Rates for English Learners (June 2023)

Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
Teachers
Administrators
Researchers
Community Advocates
Originating Organization
OELA

This fact sheet features data on English learners' high school graduation rates for school year 2019-20. It is important to note that the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted some states' abilities to collect and report graduation data.

Making “Small Waves of Change”: Dual Language and General Education Teacher Transformation through Instructional Coaching

Published Year
2023
Resource Type
Journal
Target Audience(s)
Administrators
Educational Leaders
Elementary Educators
Researchers

This multisite qualitative case study explores ways in which instructional coaching focused on English language development (content)and teachers’ individual beliefs (process) can help general education and dual language bilingual education elementary teachers work within and through perceived in