English Learner Education

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Introduction

students in a classroom The purpose of this webpage is to provide important information and links to resources that support all educators in providing instruction and services to English Learners (ELs) across the content areas.

Divisions across the Commonwealth of Virginia serve over 117,000 ELs, who speak over 240 languages, and come from a variety of learning and cultural backgrounds. These students bring a unique set of assets that have the potential to enrich the experiences of all learners and educators.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) works for the embodiment of an asset-based approach to educating ELs that honors their primary languages, background knowledge, and experiences.

Policy

Policy Guidance from the US Department of Education and the VDOE

Dear Colleague Letter for ELs (PDF) – Joint guidance from the Office of Civil Right and the Department of Justice
Title III VDOE Web page: Language Instruction For English Learners & Immigrant Students – Information and links to important Virginia and Federal Guidance