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Szwed, Amanda; Walker, April M. – English in Texas, 2017
According to the National Conference of State Legislature (NCSL), the total population of individuals (including authorized and unauthorized immigrants) in the United States is 319 million, and one in five U.S. residents speak a language at home other than English (Camarota & Zeigler, 2014). With the increasing number of English Language…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, English Language Learners, Second Language Learning, Self Expression
Goodman, Christie L., Ed. – Intercultural Development Research Association, 2018
The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children in Texas and across the United States. The theme of this issue is English Learner Literacy. Articles include: (1) School Leaders Improve…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Literacy Education, Inferences, Student Diversity
Goodman, Christie L., Ed. – Intercultural Development Research Association, 2021
The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children across the United States. The focus of this issue is "Fair & Effective Education Policy." Contents include: (1) What Students…
Descriptors: Government Role, Federal Government, Educational Policy, Public Policy
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Davis, Suanna – CEA Forum, 2009
Freshman composition instructors are challenged to teach students to write, a practice which is easier if they are motivated and interested. This is particularly important for students coming from a lower socioeconomic status (SES) because there are multiple obstacles that must be overcome (Greene and Forster). A real world writing situation with…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Freshman Composition, Socioeconomic Status, Internet
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Educational Assessment. – 1985
The Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS) Exit Level Reading Test is based on ten behavioral objectives that fall under six skill areas. Satisfactory performance on this test is required for high school graduation in Texas. This document, intended for teachers and test developers, presents general testing instructions and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Educational Assessment, Graduation Requirements, High Schools
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1985
Test specifications for the Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers (TECAT) are presented in detail. These specifications are designed to help teachers prepare for the TECAT, and should also be made available to administrators and persons preparing review courses. This test focuses on reading and writing skills. In the test…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Cognitive Objectives, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Jewett, Arno, Ed.; Mersand, Joseph, Ed.; Gunderson, Doris V., Ed. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1964
The purpose of this bulletin is to help teachers, supervisors, administrators, and other educators improve the English skills of culturally different youth. In an effort to gather available research and successful classroom practices, the Secondary Schools Section of the U.S. Office of Education invited a group of leaders to participate in a 3-day…
Descriptors: Qualifications, Language Aptitude, Reading Skills, Reading Programs