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How Long Does It Take English Learners To Attain Proficiency?

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Hakuta, Kenji; Butler, Yuko Goto; Witt, Daria – 2000

This document discusses research findings related to the question of how long language minority students need special services such as English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) courses or bilingual education before they develop oral and academic English proficiency. It draws conclusions based on a study of four different school districts, two in…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Educational Policy