WestEd’s Robert Linquanti served on the expert panel for the recently published State-Level English Language Learner Policies (PDF). The report and its recommendations were the focus of a recent Education Week article.

Late last year, the Education Commission of the States (ECS) convened a group of national experts to reflect on available research, practice, and state policy around this topic and to make recommendations in areas where potential impact at the state level is greatest. Five key policy elements were discussed:

  • Finance
  • Identification and reclassification
  • Educator quality
  • Pre-kindergarten services
  • Parent and family engagement

The policy recommendations that Linquanti and fellow expert panel members suggested during the meeting are summarized in the ECS-published report.

The Education Week article*—“New Report Offers State Leaders, Feds Advice to Improve ELL Education”—also referenced the following reports co-authored by Linquanti:

Linquanti is Project Director for English Learner Evaluation and Accountability Support at WestEd.

Download the State-Level English Language Learner Policies report (PDF).

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