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KnowledgeBases > The English Language Learner KnowledgeBase for Parents > Element 1 > Activity 2 > Task 1: Investigate School Programs

Guideline:

The legal basis for providing equal educational opportunity to English language learner (ELL) students lies in federal law, precedent-setting U.S. Supreme Court cases, and federal rules and regulations. Such legal foundation requires districts receiving financial assistance to have programs aimed at teaching English to ELL students. Parents of ELL students have an option to enroll their child in a district's ELL program. Parents and their advocates should be aware of the nature of their district's program.

Guidelines Educational Models for Instructing ELL Students

This resource reviews several models used for instructing ELL students.

References NABE - Bilingual Education _EXTERNAL_LINK

The National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) webpage explains bilingual education.

References NCLB Action Briefs - Programs of English Language Learners _EXTERNAL_LINK

This series of NCLB Action Briefs is a joint project of the Public Education Network and the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education. The series provides information for parents on the program requirements for English language learners under the NCLB Act.

References No Child Left Behind: Eight Terms Parents Should Know _EXTERNAL_LINK

This article from the Colorín Colorado website "defines eight terms central to the No Child Left Behind Act."

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