This resource showcases important themes that emerged when the NPD grantees came together to share their work at the
OELA Director’s Meeting.
The U.S. Department of Education's "Raise the Bar" initiative aims to provide every student with a pathway to multilingualism, while ensuring equitable access to a high-quality education for English learners.
This article addresses the customary practice of delaying teaching of writing for Beginner English Learners (BELs) which often results in slowing writing development.
With the increased number of English learners (ELs) participating in large-scale state testing, there has been an increased focus on fairness in testing for these students.
ESSA Advocacy Toolkit. National Center for Learning Disabilities. https://www.ncld.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ESSA_Understood_Final_Monday_030617.pdf
The following are sample, optional questions you may ask school staff to help your child be successful in school.
HealthyChildren.org provides a webpage called School Safety During Emergencies: What Parents Need to Know. It helps parents learn about the actions schools across the country are taking to make themselves safer and better prepared for an emergency.
“The Health and Safety of Your Child at School” is the fifth chapter of the English Learner Family Toolkit, which is meant to support families of English learners (ELs) in the U.S. education system. Each chapter has five parts: (1) Overview, (2) Family and Student Rights, (3) Suggested Questions to Ask School Staff, (4) Tips for Families, and (5) Resources. Information in each chapter varies. As readers can choose to access only certain chapters of the toolkit, it is important to note that some information may be repeated in multiple chapters.
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. Check your school district or state Department of Education website to determine whether there is a 21st CCLC program in your community. https://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html