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This week and every week, OELA celebrates teachers and educators. As an expression of our gratitude, we would like to shout out our favorite teachers.Thank you, teachers! We appreciate you! …

The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) has launched a new resource designed specifically to help educators and stakeholders better assist families of English learners (ELs). This resource…

April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to recognize the needs and achievements of bilingual and multilingual learners. As a proud Bilingual educator, who now serves…

Taiyo Itoh, University of OregonIlana Umansky, University of OregonDisclaimer: The NCELA Blog is intended to share information that can be of use to educators, parents, learners, leaders, and other…

In November 2023, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a letter emphasizing the "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" initiative by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English…

Did you know that Title III funding can be used to organize, host, and attend meetings and/or conferences? This blog aims to provide you with information on how to effectively use these funds and…

Discover the English Learner (EL) Family Toolkit, recently updated by the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA). This toolkit serves as a vital connection for families and educators,…

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…

The Office of English Language Acquisition provides professional development activities and instructional guidance for educators of English learners (ELs) through the National Professional…

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…