Office of English Language Acquisition

Office of English Language Acquisition Type: Government Parent organization: U.S. Department of Education Employees: 60 (approx.) Executive: Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director Budget: $790 million (FY 2023 for Title III grants) Address: 400 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 Website: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html Creation Legislation: No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Wikipedia: Office of English Language Acquisition

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Mission To provide national leadership to ensure that English Learners and immigrant students achieve English proficiency and academic success; to promote high-quality educational programs and policies that support language acquisition and cultural integration.

Services Program Administration; Policy Development; Technical Assistance

Regulations

Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) is a federal office within the U.S. Department of Education dedicated to supporting the education of English Learners and immigrant students.

Official Site

Mission

OELA's mission is to lead the nation in promoting educational equity for English Learners by providing resources, support, and guidance to educational institutions. It focuses on improving English language proficiency, cultural inclusion, and academic achievement for these students, ensuring they have access to high-quality education and opportunities for success.

Parent organization

OELA is part of the U.S. Department of Education.

Legislation

OELA was established under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which significantly increased the focus on English language acquisition and education.

Partners

• State Educational Agencies
• Local Educational Agencies
• Schools and districts serving English Learners
• National organizations advocating for language education

Number of employees

OELA has approximately 60 employees.

Organization structure

• Office of the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director leads strategic initiatives.
• Program Administration oversees grant programs and funding.
• Policy, Research, and Evaluation develops educational policies and conducts research.
• Technical Assistance and Professional Development supports educators and administrators.

List of programs

• Title III Formula Grants for English Language Acquisition
• National Professional Development Program
• Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program
• Emergency Immigrant Education Program

Last total enacted budget

The budget for Title III programs, which OELA administers, was approximately $790 million in Fiscal Year 2023.

Leader

OELA is led by the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director.

Services provided

OELA provides services by administering federal grants for English language acquisition programs, offering technical assistance, developing policies, and conducting research to improve teaching and learning for English Learners. It also promotes best practices in bilingual education and supports schools in meeting the educational needs of immigrant students.

Regulations overseen

While OELA does not directly oversee regulations, it influences educational policy regarding English language instruction, ensuring compliance with federal laws concerning the education of English Learners.

Headquarters address

400 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Website

https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Office of English Language Acquisition

External links

• https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html
• https://www2.ed.gov/programs/sfgp/index.html (Title III Grants)
• https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/non-regulatory-guidance-eedraft.pdf