This framework, based on changes in decisionmaking and participation which reflect increased Federal initiatives in local school problems, was used to analyze the participation of the Puerto Rican community in the implementation of bilingual education policies in New York City. A theoretical framework for the sociological analysis of the integration of new groups was developed. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (San Francisco, California, April 8-12, 1979).Ī longitudinal sociological study of the implementation of Federal policies concerning bilingual education in New York City was conducted to determine the ability of Federal laws and the courts to protect the interests of language minorities having little influence at the local level. Meetings & Conferences Materials from past OELA conferencesĬan Federal Laws Protect the Educational Interests of Language Minorities? Implementation of the Bilingual Education Act and the Aspira Consent Decree in New York City.ģ2 leaves.Announcements Federal government announcements and guidance related to English learners.NCELA Nexus Semimonthly newsletter for stakeholders in English learner education.

NEW: Ensuring Continuity of Learning and Operations Resources for English learner educators, students, and families.

Title III Grant FAQ s Background information on Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and associated grant programs.

Title III State Formula Grants Federal support of English learner education through state formula grants.

Native American & Alaska Native Children In School Program Discretionary grant program to support education of English learners from Native American backgrounds.

National Professional Development Program Discretionary grant program to improve instruction of English learners.

External Resources Links to relevant government offices and non-profit organizations.

Teacher Resources NCELA Teaching Practice Briefs and Podcasts highlight promising practices for EL educators and staff.Resource Library Searchable database of 20,000+ items on English learner education.Biennial Reports on Title III State Formula Grants Reports to Congress on Title III State Formula Grant implementation.Sources for English Learner (EL) Data Online resources for EL-related data and analytic tools.Fact Sheets Two-page PDF takeaways, by topic, with graphics on key English learner data.Title III State Profiles State-by-state English learner demographics and performance data, with downloadable graphics, plus key contacts.

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