Dr. Karen Douglas
(202) 208-3896
Karen.Douglas@ed.gov

Through its research program on English Learners (EL), the Institute intends to contribute to improvement of academic achievement in reading, writing, mathematics, or science, as well as other school outcomes (e.g., graduation rates) for students in grades K–12 who are English learners. The long-term outcome of this program will be an array of tools and strategies (e.g., assessments, instructional approaches, programs, and policies) that have been documented to be effective for improving academic outcomes for EL students.

Click here for information on grants that study ELs in other NCER research programs.

Two R & D centers also study ELs:

Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners (CREATE) click here for more information on CREATE.

National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (NCRECE) click here for more information on NCRECE.