Web Links for Updated Statistics

To get the most current figures on the statistics included in this chapter of your textbook, visit the following web links:

Limited English Proficiency
Here, you can find the most recent Summary Report of the Survey of the States' Limited English Proficient Students and Available Educational Programs and Services.

Condition of Education
At this web site, updated frequently by the National Center for Education Statistics, you can find the latest information on racial breakdown of the school-age population in American, school enrollment, and more.

Special Education Reports
Get the most recent statistics on special education participation from the Annual Reports of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs.

Educational Statistics
Here is quick access to several of the major reports prepared by the National Center for Education Statistics, including the annually-updated Digest of Educational Statistics, which offers information on teachers' backgrounds, students, and much more.