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Download full textAmselle, Jorge – 1997
This report evaluates the bilingual education policy of ten states (Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Texas), in which 86 percent of the nation's limited-English-proficient (LEP) students reside. The report answers frequently-asked questions about bilingual education, and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Comparative Analysis, Educational Policy, Program Effectiveness
Hoegl, Juergen – 1985
The purpose of this paper is to examine the benefits of early childhood education (ECE) for children whose proficiency in English is limited. Specifically, the paper (1) defines the basic characteristics of limited English proficient (LEP) children; (2) discusses educational risk factors and preschool enrollments of LEP children; (3) presents the…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Cognitive Development, Definitions, Demography
Mattera, Gloria – 1987
Intended to encourage both migrant and non-migrant educators to explore the possibilities of adopting and/or adapting the cited programs or appropriate components into their own units, this volume updates the 1974 description of some of the many programs that have proven effective in serving migrant students. Chapter I summarizes seven programs…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Correspondence Study, Demonstration Programs
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1988
The statewide overview of Texas bilingual and English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs for limited-English-speaking public school students reports results of a survey concerning program and student characteristics and successful instructional practices. Data for bilingual and ESL programs are considered separately. Student characteristics…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Classroom Research, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Agee, Janice Lowen – 1987
This annual report describes some of the major activities currently under way across California to implement educational reforms. The achievements described focus on raising standards in California schools, providing technical support to school districts, and charting progress at the local level through a statewide accountability program. The…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Programs, Annual Reports, Bilingual Education Programs
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1988
This brochure is designed to acquaint persons involved in elementary and secondary instruction in New York State with State syllabi and the State testing program. The New York State testing program was mandated to measure student achievement and program effectiveness in the areas of mathematics, English language arts (reading and writing),…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Bilingual Education Programs, Core Curriculum
