Legal Guidelines for Educating English Learners in Charter Schools

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Author
Institutional Author
National Charter School Resource Center
Details
Resource Type
Report
Acquisition Number
BE025703
Published Date
09-25-2015 3:54 PM
Published Year
2014
Number of Pages
22
Language(s)
Subscription Only
No
Abstract
This report discusses the legal requirements that charter schools need to be aware of as they serve the needs of ELs. "Section I outlines the broad legal framework governing equal educational access for ELs in charter schools as established by federal law. Section II highlights state laws enacted to clarify, extend, or implement federal requirements." Section III "discusses issues related to the availability and quality of available data on ELs in charter schools." Section IV "outlines policy implications at the federal and state levels."
Topics
State Programs
State and Local Policy
Program Design and Implementation
Federal Policy
English Learners
English Learners
Charter Schools