Which of the following is NOT a goal of the No Child Left Behind Act regarding English Language Learners (ELL)?

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) aimed to improve educational outcomes for all students, including English Language Learners (ELL). One of the key goals of NCLB is the annual testing of ELL students in English to assess their progress and ensure accountability within the education system. While the act encourages schools to develop programs that address the needs of ELLs, its focus is primarily on teaching and assessing students in English.

The act also emphasizes improvement in educational outcomes for all students, making it a broad statement about educational performance without specifically targeting native language instruction.

Encouragement of native language programs is not a prominent goal of NCLB, as the act prioritizes English proficiency over the use of native languages in instruction. Therefore, the correct choice reflects a misunderstanding of the central goals and focus of NCLB regarding ELLs.