Engaging English learners (ELs) in any instructional setting requires alignment of classroom level, school level and district level practices. This coherence becomes even more critical when schools need to pivot between a variety of possible scenarios of school operation. During this webinar, presenters from the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Regional Education Laboratories (REL) West engaged in a lively discussion on administering EL programs and instruction in preparation for the 2020–21 school year.
Panelists reviewed the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) in the context of EL education; presented a theory of action (TOA) that reflected both the legislative context and foundations for EL education; presented a sample of evidence-based instructional practices for ELs that support rigorous teaching and learning; and addressed systemic actions and leadership strategies that participants may use to support educators within their contexts.