National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition: History & Mission

Authorized under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended, the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) supports the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education in its mission to respond to Title III educational needs, and implement Section 3202 Title III of the ESEA as it applies to English learners (ELs). NCELA has been operated by Manhattan Strategy Group, under contract from the U. S. Department of Education since 2018 under contract from the U. S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.

NCELA collects, coordinates, and conveys a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for ELs. To fulfill its mission, NCELA supports high quality networking among state-level administrators of Title III programs. In addition to SEA coordinators, NCELA serves other stakeholders involved in EL education, including teachers and other practitioners, parents, university faculty, administrators, and federal policymakers.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education– Mission & Vision

Mission: 

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education's (OESE) mission is to empower States, districts, and other organizations to meet the diverse needs of every student by providing leadership, technical assistance, and financial support.

Vision:

OESE's long-term vision is Excellence and Opportunity for All Students. Learn more about OESE's mission and responsibilities here.
 

Public Domain & Disclaimer

The contents of this website, including links to external sites, do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Unless otherwise noted, readers are free to duplicate and use these materials in keeping with accepted publication standards. NCELA requests that proper credit be given in the event of reproduction.

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