by ESOL in Higher Ed | May 18, 2015 | ESOL in Higher Ed
Dual Language Programs are increasing across the Nation. Read the latest articles about this topic: Shortage of Dual-Language Teachers: Filling the Gap Source: EdWeek.org, May 14, 2015 Bilingual Students Need Support in Their Native Language Source: EdWeek.org, May...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Oct 22, 2014 | ESOL in Higher Ed
ESOL is a hot topic in the news lately, especially in Florida. We have compiled articles below that will bring you up to speed on the latest discussions. State, Federal Government Wrestle Over Testing For Students Learning English Source: TampaBayTimes.com, October...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Sep 26, 2014 | News (Blog), Updates from the Profession
The Welcome to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework for Florida webinar was recorded on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. If you missed this webinar or would like to listen again, it is available to view here. No password is needed. Additional resources from WIDA are available...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Sep 5, 2014 | News (Blog), Updates from the Profession
According to projections from the Department of Education, minorities are expected to outnumber white students in the public school system beginning this fall. The majority-minority shift is due in large part to non-immigrant children, specifically Hispanics and...
by ESOL in Higher Ed | Aug 29, 2014 | News (Blog), Updates from the Profession
With an estimated 55,000 unaccompanied youth entering the United States from Central America, states are faced with the issue of how to care for and educate these youth. A large number are held in detention centers to await the state’s decision to allow them to stay...
