http://netvouz.com/bethhennes/folder/8715633651008679778/NCLB?feed=rss bethhennes's bookmarks in folder NCLB on Netvouz http://www.ed.gov/nclb/methods/english/lepfactsheet.html Fact sheet on partnership to help english language learners NCLB bethhennes Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:47:57 GMT http://www.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/lep-partnership/index.html The LEP Partnership is a U.S. Department of Education initiative to improve content assessments in reading and mathematics for LEP students. NCLB bethhennes Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:43:56 GMT http://www.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/competitiveness/nsli/index.html The National Security Language Initiative is designed to dramatically increase the number of Americans learning critical need foreign languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Hindi, Farsi, and others through new and expanded programs from kindergarten through university and into the workforce. NCLB bethhennes Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:44:32 GMT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Child_Left_Behind_Act Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia NCLB bethhennes Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:48:20 GMT http://www.ed.gov/searchResults.jhtml NCLB bethhennes Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:43:40 GMT http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/07/07272006.html Secretary Spellings announced a partnership with states to improve and develop fair and accurate testing designed for limited English proficient (LEP) students. NCLB bethhennes Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:44:42 GMT http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html The Office of English Language Acquisition's mission is to identify issues effecting the Education of English language learners, and to assist and support State and local systemic reform efforts that emphasize high academic standards and school accountability. NCLB bethhennes Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:44:12 GMT