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Benefits of Multilingualism- English (August 2020)

Resource Type

Infographic

Target Audience(s)

Educator Support

Students and Family Support

Originating Organization

OELA

There are multiple benefits to being multilingual, multiliterate, and multicultural in today’s global society. Knowing more than one language from birth, acquiring a new language through school, or learning languages later in life, can provide tangible advantages in many areas.

Inconsistencies in English Learner Identification: An Inventory of How Home Language Surveys Across U.S. States Screen Multilingual Students

Published Year

2021

Resource Type

Journal

Home Language Surveys (HLS) are widely used by states as an initial screening tool to determine whether students should receive English language services. Typically, parents or guardians are asked to complete the HLS when enrolling a student in school.

Ending the Invisibility of Dual Language Learners in Early Childhood Systems: A Framework for DLL Identification

Published Year

2021

Resource Type

Report

The Dual Language Learner (DLL) population in the United States is growing. However, there are few standardized policies for identifying DLLs and for understanding how best to support them.

Taking Stock of Dual Language Learners Identification and Strengthening Procedures and Policies

Published Year

2021

Resource Type

Report

One-third of children ages five and under in the United States have at least one parent who speaks a language other than English. These Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are a diverse and growing group who have the potential to develop as multilingual and multiliterate individuals.

Determining Special Education Eligibility of English Learners

Published Year

2021

Resource Type

Brief

Elementary teachers often have difficulty determining whether a student should be referred for special education services. That task is further compounded when the student is an English learner (EL).

50-State Comparison: English Learner Policies

Published Year

2020

Resource Type

Report

This interactive report by the Education Commission of the States provides a national comparison of states' English learner (EL) policies. The information used in this report was gathered through a review of state statutes and regulations.

The Patchy Landscape of State English Learner Policies under ESSA

Published Year

2020

Resource Type

Report

When the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law in 2015, it was seen as a significant step forward for English learners (ELs). ESSA increased accountability for ELs, including their progress towards English proficiency and their performance in academic subjects.

Which English Learners Count When? Understanding State Subgroup Definitions in ESSA Reporting

Published Year

2020

Resource Type

Brief

This brief examines the issues surrounding states' ESSA data reports on the English learner (EL) subgroup. It first reviews the definition of EL and then discusses the variance that exists in states' practices for identifying ELs.

State English learner education policy: A conceptual framework to guide comprehensive policy action

Published Year

2020

Resource Type

Journal

This article proposes a framework for state level education policies for English learners (ELs).

California Practitioners' Guide for Educating English Learners with Disabilities

Published Year

2019

Resource Type

Guide

The California Department of Education has published a manual to provide guidance to local education agencies on identifying, classifying, and supporting English learners (ELs) with special needs.

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