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Links to English learner information within the California Department of Education Web site.

Accountability for English Learners
Internet resources related to English Learners.

DataQuest
Demographics on English learners in California.

English Learner Students
Fact Book - Provides statistics and information on a variety of subjects concerning education in California.

Multilingual Education
Overview, directory, and resources.

Proposition 227 Final Report
Results of the five-year independent evaluation.

Quality Indicators for Translation and Interpretation in Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Educational Settings (PDF)
A guide for translators and interpreters or those who work in a multilingual educational settings to improve the quality of translations of parental notifications and other documents into languages other than English.

Special Education
"Guidelines for Language, Academic, and Special Education Services Required for Limited-English Proficient Students in California Public Schools, K-12."

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