In this position paper, we draw on a wide, but non-exhaustive, review of existing literature to
argue that long term English learner (LTEL)-considered students are uniquely positioned to …

Schools are under increasing pressure to reclassify their English learner (EL) students to
“fluent English proficient” status as quickly as possible. This article examines timing to …

The intended ultimate effect of the mandated assessment of English language learner (ELL)
students is their successful academic achievement in US public schools. Information yielded …

This study examines bi-literacy development among 60 children enrolled in an Italian–
English dual language (DL) program in Southern California. Using a variety of measures …

This paper is the second in a series from Educational Testing Service (ETS) that
conceptualizes next‐generation English language proficiency (ELP) assessment systems for …

The purpose of this study was to create and prototype a dual language assessment task that
allows young English learners to use their entire cadre of linguistic resources (language and …

One of the aims of K-12 supplemental programs is to maximize the potential for success of
students who bring special needs into a classroom. Therefore, the intent behind a large …

This qualitative case study explored the perspectives of school administrators on
implementing structured English immersion (SEI) and dual-language bilingual education …

While the United States has always been a multilingual territory and nation (Wiley, 2014), its
popular and official predilections for English are well documented, with Spanish being …

If California were its own country, it would have the world's fifth largest immigrant population.
The way these newcomers are integrated into the state will shape California's schools …