CastaA+-eda v. Pickard, 648 F.2d 989 (5th Cir. 1981)

This court case established a three-part test to evaluate the adequacy of an LEA's program for ELs: First, is the program based on an educational theory recognized as sound by some experts in the field or considered a legitimate experimental strategy? Second, are the programs and practices, including resources and personnel, reasonably calculated to implement this theory effectively? Third, does the LEA evaluate its programs and make adjustments where needed to ensure language barriers are actually being overcome within a reasonable period of time?