Reexamining identification and reclassification of english language learners: A critical discussion of select state practices

Bilingual Research Journal

Volumn 29, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 31-42

  Mahoney, Kate S ^a   Mac Swan, Jeff ^a  

^a ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33750168531     PISSN: 15235882     EISSN: 15235890     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15235882.2005.10162822     Document Type: Article

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