Our Purpose

The purpose of the English Learners program is to build English language proficiency along with strong foundations in academic areas. EL teachers and general education teachers collaborate to support EL students so they are successful in school and positively contribute to the community.

Exterior Links and Resources

• How to Help Students Survive Culture Shock

• Adjusting Lessons for EL Students

• Dos & Don’ts for Teaching EL

• NDE Teacher Program Guide

• Supporting ELs in the Mainstream Classroom

• Myths and Misconceptions

• Second Language Acquisition

• Rule 15

• A Chronology of Federal Law & Policy
  Impacting Language Minority Students