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Author
Author
Bond, K, Sato, E.
Institutional Author
WIDA
Details
Resource Type
Report
Acquisition Number
588
Published Date
07-20-2026 10:37 AM
Published Year
2026
Number of Pages
30
Language(s)
Subscription Only
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Abstract

This report provides a policy overview of English learner (EL) reclassification approaches used by U.S. state education agencies (SEAs). It catalogs and compares the range of reclassification models states employ, highlights limitations of current approaches, and offers recommendations to help SEAs design more equitable and effective reclassification policies for K–12 EL students. 

Topics
English Learners
Reclassification
English Learner Success
Keywords
English learners
Reclassification