States' Policies
 
 
 

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As with all legislation, the information given here is subject to change.  Consult each state's website for the most current versions of laws relating to education.
 
 
 

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 Individual States' Policies
Focuses on the policies of California, Texas and New York.  Contains information about the number of English language learners in each state and policies affecting these students, plus information about standards-based reforms in each state
Standards-based reforms
Research
  • Persistence and Change: Standards-based Reforms in Nine States, Massell, et al (1997) 
  • Standards, Equity, and Cultural Diversity, Lachat, M.A. (1999)
  • English Language Learners.  In J.P. Heubert & R.M. Hauser (Eds.), High Stakes: Testing for Tracking, Promotion, and Graduation.
  • Standards-Based Education Reform and English Language Learners, Menken, K. & Holmes, P. (2000) 
Standards-based reforms in three states
Looks at 10 key questions in California, Texas and New York, with comparisons across each of those areas
States with unique policies
Examines several states with unique policies related to the education of language minority students
Comparisons between states
Contains links to sites which compare the policies of two or more states

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