Program models in schools vary depending on staff availability and school-wide resources. Across the United States, most schools use the below 5 English language learner programs to teach English language learners. Some models are more …
Before Google Translate, helping with homework was one of the most challenging tasks experienced by parents of language learners. I still remember attending middle school, having to do homework on my own. Figuring out what …
I often find myself reading articles and research addressing the benefits of being bilingual. Today one of the weekly newsletters I read included the article titled Bilinguals Single Out Second Language While Reading. Let’s discuss …
A parent guide addressing a new student experience in U.S. Schools Imagine yourself having to migrate to another country at an early age, with the pressure of having to learn a new school and language. …
Who are English language learners? English language learners are a diverse population of students across the United States. These students come from all over the world. English language learners come from a home that speaks …
Over the last years, dual language immersion programs have become increasingly famous and available to all families. In some schools, parents now have the option to enroll their child in dual language classrooms. However, some …
Identifying English learners Many parents wonder how schools identify English language learners (ELLs). As an ESL coordinator, I often explain to parents why a child was identified as an ELL student. Unfortunately, most parents don’t …
