Policies and Practices for Exiting Students from English Learner Status
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Exiting a student from English learner status is a high-stakes decision. A premature exit may place a student who still requires specialized support related to her linguistic needs at risk of academic failure. And, unnecessary prolonging of English learner status can limit educational opportunities, lead to stigmatization, lower teacher expectations, and demoralize students.
The paper, cowritten by WestEd’s Robert Linquanti, examines the issues and options associated with reclassifying English learners to fluent English proficient status.
Visit the Re-examining Reclassification: Guidance from a National Working Session on Policies and Practices for Exiting Students from English Learner Status resource page to download your free copy.
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