English Language Learners in the State of Maine: Early Education Policy That Can Make a Difference

Authors

Julie Atkins MA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public ServiceFollow
Helen Ward JD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service
Erin E. Oldham PhD, Oldham Innovative Research

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-18-2009

Keywords

English Language Learners - Maine, EEL - Education Policy

Publication Title

Maine Policy Review

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.

Recommended Citation

Oldham, Erin E. , Julie A. Atkins, and Helen D. Ward. "English Language Learners in the State of Maine: Early Education Policy That Can Make a Difference." Maine Policy Review 18.1 (2009) : 88 -92, http://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mpr/vol18/iss1/13.