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Bookmark or Share- English-Language Learner Definition - The Glossary of ...LAST UPDATED: 08.29.13. English-language learners, or ELLs, are students who are unable to communicate fluently or learn effectively in English, who often come from non-English-speaking homes and backgrounds, and who typically require specialized or modified instruction in both the English language and in their academic courses.
- Our Nation's English Learners - U.S. Department of EducationIntroduction. English learners (ELs) are a growing part of the K–12 student population. Between the 2009–10 and 2014–15 school years, the percentage of EL students increased in more than half of the states, with increases of over 40 percent in five states. 1 Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, states must annually assess the English language proficiency of ELs, provide reasonable ...
- ELL Strategies & Best Practices | Colorín ColoradoThis section provides specific ideas and strategies to support ELLs' language and literacy development, such as tips for planning lessons and the use of language objectives, as well as broader approaches such as using informal assessment and differentiation for varying language levels.
- How to help if English language learners are struggling in schoolIt can be challenging for kids to learn a language at the same time they’re learning how to read, write, and do math in that new language. But with the right support, English language learner (ELLs) can thrive in school. English language learners may also be called emergent bilinguals or multilingual learners (MLLs).
- What You Need to Know About ELLs: FAQs | Colorín ColoradoOver the past twenty years, the population of English language learners (ELLs) has grown dramatically throughout the United States. ELLs are a diverse group whose needs may vary significantly. Learn more about the current ELL population from these fast facts compiled below!
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