Ratio of English Learners to English Language Instructors (July 2026)

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
Educational Leaders
Educators of English Learners
Educators of Multilingual Learners
English learners
Families of English learners
Administrators
Policy makers
Originating Organization
NCELA
OELA

This fact sheet provides information on the ratio of English learners (ELs) to English language instructors.

IES Strengthen Literacy through Family Engagement

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
English learners
Literacy Coaches
Families
Families of English learners
Family Liaisons

Family engagement can have a positive impact on student literacy when schools make instruction more transparent, help families understand how reading is taught, and share practical ways to support learning at home.

Community Schools in Los Angeles Unified: Transforming Teaching and Learning

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Brief
Target Audience(s)
Educators
Educators of Bilingual Students
Educators of English Learners
Families of English learners

The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) funds local education agencies to develop and support networks of schools that integrate community school practices, guided by statewide technical assistance.

Supporting Early Literacy for English Learners

Blog type
Article

Exposure to high-quality early literacy instruction is one of the most important building blocks for English learners (ELs).

Blog tags
Language and Literacy
Literacy
English learners

High School Graduation Rates for English Learners (March 2026)

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Administrators
Families of English learners
Secondary Educators
English learners
Policy makers
Originating Organization
NCELA
OELA

This fact sheet provides information about high school graduation rates for English learners (ELs) and all students in all state educational agencies (SEAs) except Puerto Rico. When interpreting these data, it is important to note that ELs are included in the “all students” category.

Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child?

Published Year
2025
Resource Type
Journal
Target Audience(s)
Families
Families of English learners
Literacy Coaches
Educators

Parents hear all the time that it’s important to read to kids. But why exactly is that? The benefits of reading together go far beyond learning to read.

Top Ten Languages of English Learners (January 2026)

Published Year
2026
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
English Learner Teachers
Families of English learners
Policy makers
Researchers
Language Researchers
Administrators
Originating Organization
OELA

Each year, states report the five most common languages spoken by English learners (ELs), along with the number of ELs who speak each language. This fact sheet summarizes the most commonly spoken languages in School Year (SY) 2022–23.

Long-term English learners in California

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Report
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Families of English learners

In California, about 40% of all K–12 students come from homes in which a language other than English is spoken; most of those students receive English learner services for some period of time until they gain English proficiency.

Seal of Biliteracy Map (December 2024)

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Fact Sheet
Target Audience(s)
Dual Language/Bilingual Educators
Educators of English Learners
Families of English learners
Originating Organization
OELA

Percentage of High School Graduates earning the Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) in school year 2022-23.

California’s English learners and their long-term learning outcomes

Published Year
2024
Resource Type
Report
Target Audience(s)
Educators of English Learners
Administrators
Language Researchers
Families of English learners

California's K-12 funding and instructional policies for English learners (ELs) have changed significantly over the past 2 decades. The major policy shifts held the potential to change student learning outcome patterns for ELs.