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Download full textMunoz, Marco A.; Clavijo, Catherine – 2000
While the number of limited English proficient (LEP) students has grown nationwide, these students' academic achievement levels have lagged significantly behind those of their language majority peers. Dropout rates among LEP students are also high. The Newcomer Program within Kentucky's Jefferson County Public Schools is a full-day transitional…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, English (Second Language)
