A boon for English Language Learners

A boon for English Language Learners
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) could significantly bolster support for English-language learners (ELL), their families, and the educators who work with them, wrote Scott Sargrad in January 2016 in U.S. News and World Report. No Child Left Behind took a major step forward for ELLs by disaggregating achievement data and holding schools accountable for improving ELL reading and math achievement and graduation rates under Title I. However, the law treated English language acquisition for ELLs differently, creating a completely separate accountability system that only applied to districts and states, causing confusion. Now, under ESSA, improving English language proficiency is a required indicator in every state's school accountability system. Importantly, these changes signal to states that helping ELLs gain skills for academic success must be a priority. Still, widespread shortages of teachers of English as a second language remain, and these teachers often experience poor teacher preparation, inadequate compensation, and a lack of high-quality professional development; this must be fixed. Fortunately, under ESSA, the amount Congress provides for ELL programs could increase to $885 million by 2020. Although actual funding will depend on appropriations, Congress clearly and finally understands the importance of support for this growing population of students. More

Source:  Public Education News Blast

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Los Angeles Education Partnership (LAEP) is an education support organization that works as a collaborative partner in high-poverty communities.

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