Public Education Meeting The Needs Of Students With Limited English Proficiency

Over 3.4 million children with limited proficiency in English were in U.S. elementary & secondary schools in school year 1996-97. The federal government has a substantial role in ensuring that the educational needs of such children are met. This report answers the following questions: How long do children with limited English proficiency need to become proficient in English? What approaches are used to teach children with limited English proficiency, & how long do students remain in language assistance programs? What are the requirements for children with limited English proficiency that the Office for Civil Rights expects school districts to meet, & how are they set forth.Johnson, Eleanor L. is the author of 'Public Education Meeting The Needs Of Students With Limited English Proficiency', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756712730 and ISBN 0756712734.