1.If content area standards are provided for every grade level, why are English language proficiency standards necessary? Research and explore English language proficiency/development standards for a state other than Arizona (e.g., WIDA standards). What similarities do you see between those standards and Arizona’s ELP standards? Based on the comparison, what are the most important aspects…

Teachers of English learners must have fundamental knowledge about language acquisition, linguistics, and instructional strategies to understand student needs, deliver instruction appropriately, and foster a supportive learning environment. This understanding allows teachers to make informed decisions that cultivate both social and academic language growth in their English learners. The foundations of language are critically important…

While all states must adhere to federal laws and policies to remain in compliance, states may address these laws and policies in ways that they deem best to meet the needs of their students. States share many commonalities in how they approach the education of ELs, yet they also exhibit variations in their approaches. For…

In your opinion or based on your experiences, what are factors or situations that keep students from graduating from college? Why? What can universities do to better ensure that students graduate from college? As you think about the student support services offered at JSU, are there services that we are missing (do not have) that…

For this Blog, you will share your progress, thus far, on the Literature Review Assignment that you are currently working on. Specifically, you will share your proposed practice question and proposed search strategies. This is a unique opportunity to receive valuable feedback from your colleagues, which you can incorporate to improve your Assignment. By the…

Consult the figures and other information in Chapter 3 that gives a data profile of the hypothetical “Somewhere Elementary School”. Using that data profile, detail the demographic strengths and challenges of “Somewhere School”. Discuss implications for “Somewhere School” as they work toward a continuous school improvement plan and improved public posture. Include demographic data that…

1. What accounts for the disproportionately high representation of ELs in ESS/special education and disproportionately low representation in gifted and talented programs? Support your response with at least one scholarly resource. What can a teacher do to help identify gifted and talented students within the EL population? What are some ways you can help develop…

Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. While many different models for evidence-based practice (EBP) exist, a core methodology is shared within each. Central to EBP models is the review of scholarly sources to appraise the quality of evidence available regarding an identified practice…

Design a reading and/or writing lesson in which you teach at least two of these elements (oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension) in the procedures/activities. Select your standards for your lesson State a clear, observable/measurable objective. Select developmentally appropriate multisensory materials that address students’ strengths and needs. List all materials you will…

Upon reviewing the Framework figures in Chapters 1 and 2 of your Bernhardt text, use the following prompt in your discussion: Choose a theme that you believe your current situation (i.e. school) does well in addressing continuous school improvement; share that strength and why you believe it is being done well. Choose a theme that…