What's Happening
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.
Seal Recipient Sejal Sekhar's Speech at the Seal of Biliteracy Summit
Type: Inspiration
During Sejal Sekhar's senior year of high school, she earned the Global and Missouri Seals of Biliteracy. Her journey with the Seal began with a strong personal commitment to bilingualism and cultural understanding, ultimately motivating her to pursue this achievement. Recently, on June 24, Sejal…The Use of Artificial Intelligence in English Learner Education
Type: Awareness
Disclaimer: 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 highest quality education and expanded opportunities to succeed. This…OELA Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Type: Inspiration
This week and every week, OELA celebrates teachers and educators. As an expression of our gratitude, we would like to shout out our favorite teachers.Thank you, teachers! We appreciate you! Beatriz Ceja: My favorite teacher is Mrs. Ward, Los Angeles Unified School District. Mrs. Ward was…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…
Start Date07/25/2024 - EDT14:00:00
Join us for a comprehensive webinar designed to provide educators and administrators with crucial information regarding the considerations for classifications and services of English learners (ELs).
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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.
