Authorizing Matters Issue Brief: Charter Schools and ELLs: An Authorizer and School Leader Guide to Educating ELLs
English learners (ELs) are one of the fastest-growing groups of students in the nation’s schools. Charter schools are required to provide high-quality education for EL students, and charter authorizers are responsible for ensuring that the charters they oversee meet those requirements. This brief provides information for charter authorizers on state and federal policy for equal access to education for ELs, describes features of effective schools, and gives authorizers guidance to help ensure that charter schools are preparing EL students for academic success.
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Document Format: pdf
Number of Pages: 8
Language: English
Publication Date: November 2015
Version: Final
Status: Published