Ask HEDCO: Multilingual learners

Bilingual learners who receive early intervention tailored to their needs are more likely to achieve reading success in both languages.

To develop language and literacy skills within a discipline, MLs must be provided daily opportunities to participate in challenging grade-level tasks.

Reclassification is a fresh start for English learner students. Once reclassified, former EL students no longer receive specialized services. 

Even as the proportion of EL students continues to increase, data show persistent disparities in academic achievement and educational opportunities between EL students and their non-EL peers.