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Every Student Succeeds Act In 2015, this law became the primary governing for school
(ESSA) funding, operations, and accountability.
Requires states to use standardize practice to identify students in
Title III Section of ESSA need of English language instruction support, including
assessment in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
A governing body regarding public school education that makes
Federal Governing Agency
the laws and regulations and has an impact on state policies.
A governing body that must follow or be in compliance with the
State Education Agency (SEA) federal laws and regulations, enact the laws, and monitor
implementation.
A governing body that must follow their states laws and
Local Education Agency (LEA) regulations. Places such as public schools and public charter
districts.
Is a questionnaire given to parents or guardians that helps
schools and Local Education Agencies identify which students
Home Language Survey are potential English learners and who will require assessment of
the English language proficiency to determine whether they are
eligible for language assistance services.
An act that was designed to address dismal performance and
high dropout rates caused by English only policies following a
decade of anti-foreign sentiment throughout the US.
Bilingual Education Act of 1967
(BEA) Under this Act, grants were authorized to distribute funds directly
to school district so that they could invest in greater resources,
training, and development to teach language minority students
English.
, Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum
designed to teach ELs students explicitly about the English
language, including the academic vocabulary needed to access
English as a Second Language content instructions, and to develop their English language
(ESL) or English Language proficiency in all four language domains (speaking, listening,
Development (ELD) reading, and writing).
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els
primary language(s).
Program designed to impart English language skills so that the
Els can transition and succeed in an English-only classroom once
Structured English Immersion proficient.
(SEI)
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els
primary language(s).
Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary
language while introducing, maintaining, and developing skills in
English. The primary purpose of a TBE program is to facilitate the
Transitional Bilingual Education ELs transition to an all-English instructional program, while
(TBE) or Early-Exit Bilingual students receive academic subject instruction in the primary
Education language to the extent necessary.
Language(s) used for instruction: Students primary language and
English.
Bilingual program where the goal is for the students to develop
language proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction
on English and another another language in a classroom that is
Dual Language or Two-Way
usually comprised of half primary-English speakers and half
Immersion
primary speakers of the other language.
Language(s) used for instruction: English and another language.
A written document, developed at a meeting of the (What is the
term?) team, that describes specialized instruction and related
Individualized Education Plan or
services to address the student's needs that result from the
Program (IEP)
student's disability. Indicates exactly how the child will receive
individualized services and supports provided at school.
World-Class Instructional Is a partnership of 40 states that developed standards and
Design and Assessment (WIDA) assessments for English learners.
Describes conceptualization of language learning in addition to
WIDA Standards Framework the nature of academic language and its relation to language
development.
Is based on the belief that all students bring to their learning
WIDA Can Do Philosophy cultural, experiential, and linguistic practices, skills, and ways of
knowing from their homes and communities.
Represents WIDA's core beliefs about language development
Guiding Principles of Language they are derived from a synthesis of literature and research
Development related to language development and effective instructional
practices for language learners.