Supporting ELL/Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students for Academic Achievement

Teachers in general education classrooms are searching for research-based teaching strategies to support their culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. This resource kit is strategically designed to provide pertinent research and sound instructional strategies that will help CLD students achieve academically and reach their fullest potential. The instructional strategies for K-12 teachers and administrators will help promote academic success for this rapidly growing demographic. Topics include:

• the role of language and culture in providing high quality education experiences for ELL/CLD students
• strategies for developing academic English proficiency in language, literacy, and writing, plus formal and informal assessment practices that are fair and effective
• scaffolding content area instruction to teach for rigor and relevance
• • the significance of student interaction, cooperative learning, and high engagement

This kit includes a CD and DVD.

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