This is a revised and expanded descriptive guide and directory to bilingual-bicultural educational programs funded during FY 1973-74 through Title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended. There are 211 projects, in 32 states and territories, in which 26 languages are taught. The programs operate in the various…

The program is primarily designed to provide bilingual education for pupils, in grades K-6, with limited English-speaking ability. Due to parental requests, approximately 16 percent monolingual English-speakers have been accepted into the program. Of the 529 children enrolled in the program, 89 percent have Spanish surnames. Objectives for the…

Comprised of 60 pre-K-6 classrooms, the program was designed to provide bilingual education for pupils who have limited English speaking ability. Program objectives were to: prevent their educational retardation by instructing them in Spanish while developing their command of English; enhance their understanding and cognitive development in both…

Comprised of 27 classrooms from grade levels 1-6, the program was primarily designed to provide bilingual education for pupils with limited English speaking ability. However, due to parental requests, almost 16% monolingual English-speakers were accepted into the program. Of the 717 pupils participating in the program 84.6% were Mexican American.…

Comprised of pre-K-6 and LLD (Language Learning Disability) classrooms, the program is designed to provide bilingual education for pupils who have limited English speaking ability. There are 1,612 pupils from 7 elementary schools and 1 junior high school. Program objectives are to: (1) prevent their educational retardation by instructing them in…

This report is based on a survey of the 168 bilingual education programs operating in the U.S. in 1971-72. Of these, 157 responded to the Consolidated Program Information Report survey, which collected data on specific programs and target populations. The report provides some brief background information on Title VII of the Elementary and…