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Researchers, advocates divided over reclassifying English learners

Published Year

2017

Resource Type

Serial

Federal law requires that states standardize how to determine when ELs are English proficient. In California, there is controversy over the criteria that would be used and the role of districts and teachers in making the judgment.

A new era for bilingual education: explaining California's Proposition 58

Published Year

2017

Resource Type

Serial

This article reviews the meaning for California ELs of the new law.

California schools to ensure education for English learners

Published Year

2016

Resource Type

Serial

According to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, California's department of education and board of education have agreed to new training and monitoring procedures to make sure that language services for ELs meet requirements of the federal Equal Educational Opportunities Act.

California's Existing Gaps in EL Education

Published Year

2016

Resource Type

Serial

Amaya Garcia reviews a recent policy report that highlights existing weaknesses in the services provided to ELs in California.

Lessons from AZ's EL Identification Issues: How Guidance Could Strengthen Process

Published Year

2011

Resource Type

Serial

This article reviews the limitations of Arizona's single-question HLS and provides ways these surveys can be improved and complemented to ensure ELs are identified for assessment and receive the services they need.