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 |  | According to the 2000 census 47 million people or 18% of the population in the United States speak a language other than English at home. By 2030, this number will increase to 40%. As the number of English Language Learners has increased, the politics of English language learning have become more prominent and complicated. Issues such as funding for bilingual education and ESL programs, the pros and cons of making English the official language of the U.S. and the status of ELL students in the context of testing are all sites of contested views. Here you will find explanations of NCTE’s position on ELL as well as the challenges of English language learning, current legislative proposals, and research-based policy statements on the issue. |
Learn about the Issue
NCTE Position Paper on the Role of English Teachers in Educating English Language Learners (ELLs)
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Frequently Asked Questions About English Language Learners
| Find the answers to the most common questions about English Language Learners. |
English Language Learners Key Terms
| A glossary of important terms used when talking about English Language Learners. |
Position Statement prepared by the NCTE Committee on Issues of ESL and Bilingual
| Learn NCTE's position on issues of English Language Learners. |
CCCC Statement on Second-Language Writing and Writers
| This statement addresses issues of assessment, class size, course credit, and teacher support for ELL students in college writing courses. |
On Developing and Maintaining Fluency in More than One Language
| This document discusses the social and academic benefits of validating and supporting an ELL’s native language.
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The National Language Policy, a CCCC position statement
| This statement is a response to efforts to make English the “official” language of the United States.
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Policy Research
English Language Learners: An NCTE Policy Research Brief
| This research brief provides research-based recommendations for teaching English language learners. In addition to the online version, members will find this new policy brief in print in the center of their March 2008 Council Chronicle.
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Research Based Policy Statements on English Language Learners
| Here you will find policy statements based upon important research. Relevant citations are included. |
Challenges in the No Child Left Behind Act for English Language Learners
| This policy brief explores the implications of NCLB’s requiring English Language learners to demonstrate proficiency in English language |
Assessment and Accomodations for English Language Learners
| This policy brief addresses the inclusion of ELL students in large-scale assessments and ELL assessment accommodations. |
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Teacher Resources and Advocacy
Research Clips on English Language Learners
| Research Clips are short research-based responses to questions about practice. This document is a supplement to English Language
Learners: A Policy Research Brief. (If you find a link within this document doesn't work for you, use the "select" tool to cut and paste it into your web browser.) |
Pathways for Teaching and Learning with English Language Learners - Overview and FAQ
| English language learners face the challenge of learning academic content while simultaneously being asked to take on English as an additional language. NCTE is helping teachers address these challenges with Pathways for Teaching and Learning with English Language Learners, a yearlong professional development experience that focuses on building teacher knowledge to advance student success. Learn more about how teachers in your school could benefit from this professional learning experience. |
Ten Things the Mainstream Teacher Can Do Today to Improve Instruction for ELL Students
| A list of ten things teachers can do to better help their ELL students. |
Bibliography of English Language Learners in the Classroom
| This collection of resources, for teachers in elementary through college environments, gives a range of perspectives on the complex situation of ELLs in the classroom, and some suggestions for practice. |
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