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| Title | Ten Key Benefits for Parents of English Language Learners |
| Body | From: "Anselmo Villanueva" http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2003/12/12022003.html PRESS RELEASE Paige Outlines No Child Left Behind Act's "Ten Key Benefits for Parents of English Language Learners" FOR RELEASE: December 2, 2003 Contact: Sonya Sanchez (202) 205-3622 office (202) 549-4683 cell Marina Tse (202) 205-9193 Jim Bradshaw (202) 401-1576 U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige and Deputy Under Secretary of Education Maria Hernandez Ferrier today kicked off the department's second annual summit on English language acquisition by unveiling a new initiative to help parents play a more active role in their child's education. "Ten Key Benefits for Parents of English Language Learners" is a summary of the No Child Left Behind Act's most important provisions that affect the nation's approximately five million English language learners. The department's goal is to provide a copy of the document to all parents so that they can fully understand and benefit from the No Child Left Behind Act. Under the No Child Left Behind Act, parents of English language learners can expect: 1. To have their child receive a quality education and be taught by a highly qualified teacher. 2. To have their child learn English and other subjects such as reading-language arts and math at the same academic level as all other students. 3. To know if their child has been identified and recommended for placement in an English language acquisition program, and to accept or refuse such placement. 4. To choose a different English language acquisition program for their child. 5. To transfer their child to another school if his or her school is identified as "in need of improvement." 6. To apply for supplemental services for their child, such as tutoring, if the child's school is identified as "in need of improvement" for two years. 7. To have their child tested annually to assess his or her progress in English language acquisition. 8. To receive information regarding their child's performance on academic tests. 9. To have their child taught with programs that are scientifically proven to work. 10. To have the opportunity for their child to reach his or her greatest academic potential. "Parents of English language learners, like all parents, want the best possible education for their child," Secretary Paige said. "With the historic No Child Left Behind reforms, we have the framework to ensure that ll children receive a quality education. Unfortunately, parents of English language learners often face cultural and linguistic obstacles to becoming fully involved in their child's education. That's why we've created a new guide to help parents understand the benefits of the No Child Left Behind Act. We want all English language learners to succeed in school and have the same opportunity to build a life of hope and opportunity. "Immigrants come to this country seeking a better life for their family. No Child Left Behind helps these parents become more involved in their child's educational outcome, thus helping to fulfill the dreams of parent and child alike. Each of these ten benefits will help parents take an active, involved role-because if they know what to expect for their child, they will be in a much better position to help their child succeed in school." Secretary Paige unveiled the initiative as he kicked off "Celebrate our Rising Stars," the department's second annual summit on English language acquisition, which brings together more than 1,500 of the nation's educators, policy makers and parents. This year's theme is "Success in School: Everyone's Responsibility-Every Child's Right," and the conference runs through Dec. 4 at the Hilton Washington in Washington. |
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