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Project
Teach Out of the Box
FEDERAL AGENCY
US Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) was established to support the integration of English Language Learners into the US school system through the administration of primarily English language programs. OELA is responsible for the distribution of federal grant funds to institutions of higher education, state education agencies, districts, schools, and community-based organizations.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)
https://ncela.ed.gov/ https://ncela.ed.gov/resource-library
NCELA collects, coordinates, and conveys a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for ELs. To fulfill its mission, NCELA supports high quality networking among state-level administrators of Title III programs. In addition to SEA coordinators, NCELA serves other stakeholders involved in EL education, including teachers and other practitioners, parents, university faculty, administrators, and federal policymakers.
Resource:
English Learner Toolkit for SEAs and LEAs
https://ncela.ed.gov/files/english_learner_toolkit/OELA_2017_ELsToolkit_508C.pdf
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NYSTESOL)
http://www.nystesol.org/
NYS TESOL is an association of professionals concerned with the education of English language learners at all levels of public and private education in New York State. Our interests include classroom practices, research, program and curriculum development, employment, funding, and legislation.
Resource:
Professional Resources Page http://www.nystesol.org/profresources.html
New York State Association for Bilingual Education (NYSABE)
https://www.nysabe.net/
NYSABE is a multilingual and multicultural association that represents multiple language groups and educational sectors throughout the State. The Association unites educators, parents, school administrators, college professors, researchers, community and business leaders, elected officials, the media and policy makers with a common interest in excellence and equity for ELLs/bilingual learners.
Resource:
Resources Page https://www.nysabe.net/resources/
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