In this interview, we delve into the inspiring journey of Montserrat Garibay, Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition at the U.S. Department of…

This July marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the…

In May 2023, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a listening session during Teacher Appreciation Week that showcased multilingual K–12 educators. The discussion focused on the…

In May 2023, the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) hosted a listening session during Teacher Appreciation Week that showcased multilingual K–12 educators. The discussion focused on the…

The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) provides professional development activities and instructional guidance for educators of English learners (ELs) through the National Professional…

This April, join the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in celebrating National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month! This month sheds light on bilingual/multilingual learners as…

OELA announces a call for peer reviewers for this year’s Native American And Alaska Native Children In School(NAM) Program grant competition. OELA is seeking candidates with professional expertise in…

Applications are now being accepted for the FY2023 Native American And Alaska Native Children In School(NAM) Program grant competition. This program awards grants to eligible entities to develop and…

Montserrat Garibay is the new Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director for the Office of English Language Acquisition. Ms. Garibay is a National Board-Certified teacher and served our English…

Join the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15. Learn more about Hispanic multilingual learners (MLs) and OELA’s…