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From https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-guidance-english-learners

On September 23, the U.S. Department of Education released non-regulatory guidance to help states, districts and schools provide effective services to improve the English language proficiency and academic achievement of English learners (ELs) through Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The guidance is an effort to ensure that students who are English learners receive the high-quality services they need to be college and career ready.

This guidance includes information and resources for state, district, and school personnel, including:

•    Use of Title III funds to serve ELs;
•    Design and delivery of language instruction educational programs, which include educators of ELs;
•    Key information on family, parent and community engagement;
•    Key information on distinct populations of ELs, including early learners, former ELs, immigrant students, and ELs who are also students with disabilities;
•    Clarifications of the rights ELs have under federal civil rights law related to supports and services;
•    A list of publications and resources for administrators and educators who work with ELs

Access the guidance document at http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/essa/essatitleiiiguidenglishlearners92016.pdf
Read a press release about the release of this document at https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-guidance-english-learners