The primary function of the Bilingual Education Bureau is to ensure the implementation of the provisions of the State Bilingual Multicultural Education Act (2004)and Title III, English Language Acquisition (NCLB, 2001). The Bureau approves and oversees programs and provides technical assistance to districts and charter schools implementing state Bilingual Education and Title IIII programs. The Bureau has formal international partnerships with Spain and Mexico, which provide schools with professional training and resources for teachers of Bilingual Education. The Bureau has also developed networking coalitions and task forces to improve Bilingual Education in the state including, but not limited to:

• NMABE
• NABE
• Dual Language Education of New Mexico (DLeNM)
• Consejería de Educación de la Embajada de España
• National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
• Office of English Language Acquisition

Rules and Law
Chapter 22 Article 23 NMSA 1978- Bilingual Education Law
NMAC 6.32.2 - Bilingual Regulation

Directory
2009-2010 Bilingual Multicultural Directory

Applications
Bilingual Application for 2009-2010
Title III Application for 2009-2010
Title III General Assurances

State Initiatives Supporting Bilingual Education
English Plus Declaration in New Mexico
House Joint Memorial 16: Supporting Language Rights in the United States

Language Rights and New Mexico Statehood
US Commission on Civil Rights

"Multicultural State" Proclamation
Gov. Bill Richardson, February 21, 2006

Prueba Information and Downloads
Full test registration (and information)
Study guide order form          
Partial test registration form     
Rescheduling form      
Additional score report form
Appeals/Grievances information

Resources and Scholarships
Heritage Language Revitalization Manual

more resource and scholarship links ...

District Examples
Deming Public Schools ESL Curriculum
Las Vegas City Schools Revised Curriculum 2006

AMAO information

January 2010
AMAOs 07-08 to 08-09 (xls)
AMAO Determinations 09-10: Business Rules & Calculations
Title III District Accountability and School Improvement Reports

Accountability Requirements for Districts (LEAs) Not Meeting Annual Measurable Objectives
Title III AMAO Results 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 (revised June 2008)
Revised Title III Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAOs) Targets for English Language Learners
Accountability Requirements for Districts (LEAS) Not Meeting AMAOs
Guidelines for Data Review Process for Schools Identified as Not Meeting Title III AMAOs for Two or Three Consecutive Years
Memo to Districts from Dr. Gladys Herrera-Gurulé Regarding Title III AMAOs Results/Notification
AMAO Status Memo
Future AMAOs Memo

NMELPA Information
New Mexico | PED | ELPA
NMELPA Results

OELA correspondence

The Biennial Report to Congress on the Implementation of the Title IIII State Formula Grant Program: School Years 2004-2006

Letter to all Chief State School Officers by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students regarding foreign student exchange programs and NCLB