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Announcements on this page are generally from the Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), or other relevant government agencies and offices, about concerns facing multilingual learner education.
Outreach Packet: English Learner Family Toolkit and App
Type: Announcement
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) has launched a new resource designed specifically to help educators and stakeholders better assist families of English learners (ELs). This resource comes in the form of an outreach packet that includes a guide for effectively promoting the EL…A Message from Montserrat: National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month
Type: Announcement
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, a time to recognize the needs and achievements of bilingual and multilingual learners. As a proud Bilingual educator, who now serves as the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition, I want…Indigenous Students and Title III English Learner Policy: The Critical Role of States
Type: Awareness
Taiyo Itoh, University of OregonIlana Umansky, University of OregonDisclaimer: The NCELA Blog is intended to share information that can be of use to educators, parents, learners, leaders, and other stakeholders in their efforts to ensure that every student, including ELs, is provided with the…Secretary Cardona's Letter on English Learner Resources
Type: Announcement
In November 2023, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona released a letter emphasizing the "Raise the Bar: Lead the World" initiative by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and other resources provided by the Department. Explore this blog to access…
Start Date04/30/2024 - EDT13:00:00
Dual language education is a powerful tool for fostering multilingualism and providing equitable access to high quality instruction for English and multilingual learners. As part of its commitment to
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Download the Family Toolkit app for Android and IOS
As part of their mission, the Office of English Language Acquisition has created three toolkits designed to promote high-quality educational experience for ELs and their families. This crosswalk outlines the content and intended audience for each toolkit.
Toolkits
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Grant Programs
Federal Support of Multilingual Learners
learning more about federal grant programs that support the teaching and engagement of multilingual learners and their families, including Title III state Formula Grants and OELA discretionary grants.
