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Heineke, Amy J.; Davin, Kristin J. – Educational Policy, 2020
Fueled by immigration and globalization, the United States has evolved into a nation of linguistically diverse residents; however, English remains the dominant language in schools. A recent language policy initiative emergent in states across the nation, the Seal of Biliteracy challenges English monolingualism by promoting the development of…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Bilingualism, State Policy, Educational Policy
Illinois State Board of Education, 2021
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is urged to submit a report to the General Assembly by December 31, 2021, with information on the reviewed areas and recommendations on how to streamline the school data reporting and collecting systems of the State of Illinois. ISBE supports more than 200 software applications that were created in…
Descriptors: State Boards of Education, Reports, Information Systems, Student Records
Seidner, Stan; Ward, James – 1989
An analysis of the consequences of state administrative and legislative decisions on levels of appropriations for bilingual education in Illinois is presented. The report first describes existing legislation for bilingual education funding in the state, including legislation specifically for transitional bilingual education and other transitional…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Models, Political Influences
Bethke, Brian – Illinois Career Education Journal, 1975
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Educational Legislation, Educational Programs
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1982
The legislative mandate for bilingual education in Illinois was analyzed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the mandate. Questions were addressed concerning the desired outcome of the mandate, the actual outcomes, and potential alternatives for bringing about the desired outcome. The history of the mandate for bilingual education and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Board of Education Policy, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Swanson, Maria Medina – Illinois Career Education Journal, 1975
The Illinois Bilingual Education Service Center is State funded and includes several component projects: Illinois Resource Center; Title VII Midwest Resource Center; Illinois ELS/ABE (English as a Second Language/Adult Basic Education) Service Center; and the Bilingual Consumer and Homemaking Education Project. Project cooperation and content are…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Education Service Centers
Nelson, F. Howard – Illinois Schools Journal, 1983
Describes the debate in Illinois over proposed bilingual education policy changes. Analyzes these issues: the effectiveness of transitional bilingual education, the inclusion of a cultural component, language assessment, the overprescriptiveness of current Illinois law, the impact of extending services to all limited-English proficient students,…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
Bailey, Max A. – Illinois Schools Journal, 1993
Identifies some constitutional, statutory, and case law that has affected bilingual education in the federal courts and the state courts and legislatures. Discusses ideas about public policy within the context of the current status of bilingual education, and suggests ways to improve policy and make better informed decisions. (JB)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Rodriguez, Jose A.; Gawel, Joseph – 1981
This handbook is intended as a guide to assist administrators and vocational teachers in designing a program of vocational instruction for limited English proficiency (LEP) students. Developed as part of Project Access, the document's main focus is on high school programs. Contents include the following: identification and assessment, legislation…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Bilingual Education Programs, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Check Lists