Which act builds on Castenada and requires states to develop standards and assessments for language instruction?

• A. NCLB Act
• B. Migrant Education program
• C. Direct/Natural method of SLA
• D. SIOP model

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is how policy after Castaneda translates into accountability for language instruction. Castaneda v. Pickard set a standard that districts must provide an effective, well-supported program for language minority students and regularly evaluate its effectiveness. No Child Left Behind builds on that by requiring states to develop and enforce standards for language instruction and to administer assessments that measure ELL progress, holding schools accountable for ensuring language learners make progress. In short, this act extends accountability and assessment requirements to language instruction, making it the correct choice.

The other options aren’t about a federal policy that mandates state standards and language assessments. The Migrant Education program focuses on services and funding for migrant students, while the Direct/Natural method and the SIOP model are instructional approaches or models, not acts establishing state standards and assessments.