Libia S. Gil, assistant deputy secretary and director of the Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), will address educators, teachers and school administrators at the 2014 WIDA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 5:15 p.m. ET. Gil will discuss the national profile and data trends for English Learners, federal policy implications for teaching English Learners and in particular the education of Native American English Learners.
The Obama Administration strongly believes that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and education is crucial to the economic strength and security of our nation and communities. The Department of Education’s work is focused on ensuring all students receive an education that prepares them for success in life and their career, through programs including Race to the Top, ConnectED, School Improvement Grants, as well as the Department’s work to expand access to preschool and make college more affordable.