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Emrey-Arras, Melissa – US Government Accountability Office, 2023
In today's interconnected world, many career fields--such as diplomacy, national security, and business--need individuals with knowledge about world languages and cultures. To address these areas of needed expertise--both at the federal level as well as in the education, business, and nonprofit sectors--the Higher Education Act of 1965, as…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Employment Potential, Grants
Office of English Language Acquisition, US Department of Education, 2018
This "Biennial Report to Congress on the Implementation of the 'Title III' State Formula Grant Program, School Years 2012-14" is the sixth report of states' self-reported data about English learners (ELs) receiving services in "Title III"-supported language instruction educational programs (LIEPs). The biennial report to…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, State Aid
US Department of Health and Human Services, 2016
The purpose of this policy statement is to support early childhood programs and States by providing recommendations that promote the development and learning of young children, birth to age five, who are dual language learners (DLLs). The statement also provides support to tribal communities in their language revitalization efforts within tribal…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy, Early Experience, Young Children
Office of English Language Acquisition, US Department of Education, 2015
"Title III" of the "Elementary and Secondary Education Act" ("ESEA") provides formula grants to states to help support the educational needs of students identified as English learners (ELs). In school year (SY) 2011-12, ELs served by "Title III"-funded activities comprised approximately 9 percent of the…
Descriptors: State Aid, Grants, Limited English Speaking, Language Proficiency
Office of English Language Acquisition, US Department of Education, 2013
This is the fourth biennial report to Congress on the implementation of the "Elementary and Secondary Education Act's" Title III State Formula Grant Program (also known as the English Language Acquisition State Grants Program). This report provides information reported by states to the U.S. Department of Education regarding services…
Descriptors: State Aid, Grants, Limited English Speaking, Language Proficiency
Office of English Language Acquisition, US Department of Education, 2012
This is the third biennial report to Congress on the implementation of the "Elementary and Secondary Education Act's" Title III State Formula Grant Program (also known as the English Language Acquisition State Grants Program). This report provides information regarding the U.S. Department of Education's efforts to hold states accountable…
Descriptors: State Aid, Grants, Limited English Speaking, Language Proficiency
Office of English Language Acquisition, US Department of Education, 2008
The biennial report to Congress on the implementation of the Title III state formula grant program provides a snapshot of the status of the U.S. Department of Education's efforts to hold states accountable for ensuring that all limited English proficient (LEP) students attain English language proficiency (ELP) and are achieving in the content…
Descriptors: State Aid, Grants, Limited English Speaking, Language Proficiency
California State Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights. – 1976
This report was prepared for submission to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. It reviews the California State Department of Education's administration of state and federally funded bilingual programs and identifies specific Department policies and practices that may affect the success of district-level programs for language-minority students.…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Bilingual Teachers
California State Legislature, Sacramento. Assembly. – 1975
This synopsis of California legislation relevant to bilingual-bicultural education programs covers the period from 1965 through 1975 and is divided into nine major categories. They are: (1) bilingual and English language instruction; (2) preschool child development; (3) education from kindergarten through high school; (4) adult education; (5)…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teacher Aides, Bilingual Teachers
Massachusetts Department of Education, 2008
The Department of Education respectfully submits this "Report to the Legislature: English Language Acquisition Professional Development" pursuant to Chapter 61 of the Acts of 2007, line item 7027-1004, and pursuant to G.L c. 69s.1I, the Department of Education addressing several provisions. School district implementation of sheltered…
Descriptors: Public Schools, Bilingual Education, Second Language Learning, School Districts
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Schindler, Marvin S. – ADFL Bulletin, 1982
A revised version of testimony in favor of support for foreign language education at all levels. The need for Americans to become more proficient in foreign languages in view of economic, social, and political interdependence; the advantage of an early start; and support for advanced foreign language study are discussed. (AMH)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Educational Policy, Federal Legislation, FLES
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, US Department of Education, 2007
In September 2006, the U.S. Department of Education amended the regulations governing programs administered under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), related to both the assessment of, and State, local educational agency (LEA), and school…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Academic Achievement, School Districts
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1987
This document reports the oral and written testimony of five witnesses who discussed the employment status of Hispanics in the American workplace. Testimony centered around the fact that, while the Hispanic population is growing, Hispanic Americans continue to lag in their participation in the U.S. workforce. Witnesses testified to the importance…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights, Civil Rights Legislation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education. – 1991
This hearing report, one of a series on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, contains testimony concerning Titles I, VI, and XI of that Act. Title I authorizes a series of programs designed to aid the nontraditional student. Title VI provides funds for fellowships, the establishment of national resource centers, language…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Economic Development, Federal Legislation, Fellowships
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1974
At the request of Congresswoman Edith Green, the Comptroller General of the United States reviewed grant procedures covering two awards made by the Office of Education (OE). The first award, made to the Berkeley Unified School District, was funded under Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, which provides…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Legislation, Educational Programs
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