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Q&A with Montserrat Garibay
Blog 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…
Addressing English Learners with Disabilities
Blog 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…
Teacher Appreciation: Spotlight on Multilingualism (Part 2)
Blog Type: Interview
In May 2023, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a listening session during Teacher Appreciation Week that showcased multilingual K–12 educators. The discussion focused on the…
Teacher Appreciation: Spotlight on Multilingualism (Part 1)
Blog Type: Interview
In May 2023, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a listening session during Teacher Appreciation Week that showcased multilingual K–12 educators. The discussion focused on the…
Teacher Appreciation: Spotlight on NPD Grantees
Blog 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…
Five Resources for #MultilingualAdvocacy Month 2023
Blog 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…
Call for NAM Peer Reviewers
Blog 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…
Applications Now Accepted: Native American and Alaska Native Children in School (NAM) Program
Blog 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…
OELA Announces new Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director
Blog Type: Industry news
Montserrat Garibay is the new Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition. Ms. Garibay is a National Board-Certified teacher and served our English…
Resources to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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Join the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15. Learn more about Hispanic multilingual learners (MLs) and OELA’s…