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The 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (CCLC) falls under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, states an information piece describing the 21st century after school programs for family and community engagement. … Read More

At every stage, reading skills are essential, but for English as a Second Language (ESL) students, getting them where they need to be in this area is often challenging, especially when teachers have a mixture of levels … Read More

Partnering with The Latino Family Literacy Project at Carrollton Farmer’s Branch ISD where hands-on literacy training will occur with teachers, students and ELL parents, the University of North Texas (UNT) receives 2.7 million for Title III ELL teacher training … Read More

Along with the typical academic content and core subject requirements for all students, school districts must also provide English language learners (ELLs) an additional core component that includes programs to assist them in acquiring content knowledge and attaining English proficiency … Read More

After school programs providing literacy activities offer English Language Learners (ELLs) much needed support academically, culturally and socially, says the After School Alliance organization … Read More

In providing an overview of Title I and FACE (Family and Community Engagement), we know from years of research that family and community engagement has a positive impact on student outcome. … Read More

Effective student support services for English Language Learners (ELLs) can make a huge difference in helping them become fluent in English. … Read More

The majority of people know that the most successful people in life almost always attribute their success to the support and positivity they received from their parents. The article “The Power of a Parent’s Words” says that when parents correct their kids, they should not only mention what they did … Read More

Compared to white or black kids, before starting school Latino children are less likely to be able to write their names, discern the letters of the alphabet or count to 20 or higher, says the Child Trends organization in an article asking if, overall, Hispanic kids are ready for kindergarten. Right from the get-go, then, when they start the first grade, … Read More

While many people may not realize it, parents telling their own histories for language development is an important part of learning language. Along with it helping greatly in grammar, learning new words and listening aptitude, the article “Storytelling in the First Three Years” says that stories serve as a kind of passport … Read More