English Language Learners in the State of Maine: Early Education Policy That Can Make a Difference
Citation
Oldham, E.E., Atkins Julie A., & Ward, H.D. (2009, Summer/Fall). English language learners in the State of Maine: Early education policy that can make a difference. Maine Policy Review, 18(1), 88-92.
Abstract
The authors discuss the increasing number of Maine children who are English language learners (ELL) or who are limited-English proficient (LEP), noting that insufficient attention has been paid to the preschool education of this group. The authors describe lessons learned from an Early Reading First Program in Portland, ME, which enhanced the school-readiness of preschool ELL children.
Publication Type
Journal Article
Internal Authors
External Authors
Oldham, Erin E.
Published on
2009-10-18
Publisher
Maine Policy Review
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Notes
Erin Oldham is the owner of Oldham Innovative Research, a New England research and evaluation company. Her specialty is educational research. She is currently directing the evaluation of an Early Reading First project in Maine.
