Abstract
In Portland Public Schools, ELs who participate in dual language programs, where the target language is their native one, tend to exit EL status more quickly than ELs in other programs. Portland offers dual language programs in Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Vietnamese.
Topics
School Statistics
Oral Language
Language Proficiency
ESL Programs
English Learners with Special Needs
English Learners
English Learners
Dual Language Programs
Demographics
Biliteracy
Bilingualism
Bilingual Students
Bilingual Education
Academic Language