Dual Language Learner Identification Guide
Dual Language Learners (DLLs) are children whose first language is a language other than English or children who are developing two or more languages, one of which may be English. […]
Category: English Learner Profiles
Every Student Succeeds Act: A Vision to Address the Needs of California’s Youngest Learners
This report, authored by Californians Together and funded by California Community Foundation, includes an analysis of data gathered from 40 school districts on English learners grades 6 – 12 and calls upon state policymakers and leaders to provide solutions for these students. It also outlines basic principles and promising approaches for school districts to meet the needs of Long Term English Learners more effectively.
Long Term English Learners: New Directions for Policy, Programs, and Practice
Laurie Olsen, Executive Board Member of Californians Together, discusses the results of recently released research on long-term English learners (LTELs) using data from 40 school districts and pilot efforts in […]
Meeting the Unique Needs of Long Term English Learners: A Guide for Educators
Written for educators, administrators, and policymakers, this booklet provides a research-based overview on the large number of Long Term English Learner students, who despite having been enrolled in United States […]