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Showing 1 to 20 of 52 for “"English learner"”.
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English Learner Course Scheduling: Practice, Implications, and Aspirations
<p>Educating English learners (ELs) is a complex, multifaceted job that takes into account numerous constructs, some tangible and others not. For this endeavor to work optimally, all parties need to work closely and rely on each other with the end result in mind: offering a quality and equitable …
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English learner professional development strategies: Administrators' perceived perception in readiness for implementation
… as instructional leaders for teachers teaching English learner students. And to identify what resources, support, and/or professional development opportunities elementary school principals feel that they need as instructional leaders to support teachers teaching English learner students the …
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The Difference in English Learner STAAR Scores of Special Education Students and Tier III Students
… of students identified as special education and English Learners (ELs) has increased by over 1 million in Texas. Research demonstrates that the earlier the intervention and support are given to ELs, the more likely they will see a reduction of literacy struggles throughout their educational …
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Rural and Suburban Superintendent Beliefs, Values, and Attitudes in Relation to English Learner Students: An Equity-Focused Exploration
… the impacts this type of leadership has on the English Learner population. The first scholarly deliverable is a case study titled “Standing Up for What's Right: A New Superintendent Challenges Mindsets.” The case study examines a complex set of problems for a new superintendent. The problems …
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Implications of English Learner Grade Level Transitions and the Effect on Middle School Long-term English Language Learners
… study was an evaluation of the implications of English learner (EL) grade level transitions and the effects on long-term middle school ELs in a suburban school district in Illinois from 2019-2021. The primary research question was focused on determining the cause of long-term ELs not meeting the …
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Elementary School Enrollment Size and the Academic Success for English Language Learners in High and Low English Learner Population Schools
… students, this document includes provisions for English Language Learners (ELLs) and immigrant students. ESSA (2015) not only required annual assessments to ensure high level learning but also requires annual assessments for assessing ELL language acquisition. School divisions are required to …
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Can they always transfer to a four-year college later? Examining high school English learner (EL) graduates’ community college transfer pathway
High school English learners (ELs) who aspire to earn a bachelor’s degree are often guided by their high school counselors and teachers to attend community colleges first, and are assured that they can always transfer to a four-year institution later. While community colleges are an important port …
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The use of technology in the classroom and its incidence on english learner´s proficiency at the Foreign Language Department, University of El Salvador.
… influence in student’s daily life when learning English as a second or foreign language and make them more efficient by the time when they have to put them into practice in their real job. For that reason the researchers make a specific emphasis about the great advantages that many teachers and …
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An analysis of reclassification criteria for English learners in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and Foothill area of California
… changes the language proficiency status of an English learner (EL) to that of a fluent English proficient (FEP) student. School districts in California are allowed to set their own reclassification criteria, based on guidelines from the State Board of Education. Various reclassification …
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Adolescent Literacy: The Case for Using Data-Based Individualization to Improve Student Outcomes
… (ethnicity, gender, disability status, English learner status, and economic status) on adolescent literacy. Methods: This quantitative study used descriptive and group comparison design to determine the extent to which adolescent literacy is an issue in this large, urban, charter school …
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The impact of an English language learner professional development program on teacher perception of preparedness and practice
<p>The growing number of English language learners in classrooms today can be seen across the United States. Despite the increase of English language learners in our schools, few teachers have been formally trained to meet their academic and linguistic needs. Training is needed for teachers of …
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School District Investment Reform: Examining Student-Level Factors to First Grade Reading Achievement Supported by Equity Funding Formulas in Predominantly Latin/x Schools
… into account student characteristics such as English learner status, student disability status, and student gender. Findings suggested that first grade reading achievement significantly improved from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, but reading improvement varied by subgroup …
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Navigating the Framework: Evaluating Program Placement for Secondary English Learners in Texas Schools
Background: English learners (ELs) are among the fastest-growing student groups in the United States, yet persistent disparities in language proficiency and academic performance remain, particularly in Texas secondary schools. Despite extensive investment in bilingual and English as a Second …
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Learning How to Become an Effective Teacher: Creating a Space to Belong
… Part B highlights action plans that support an English learner, a student with an IEP, and a student with a significant life experience. Part C explores how the demographics of the community and school site affect my classroom environment. Lastly, Part D presents my professional reflections and …
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Becoming the Teacher They Need From Me
… a student with a traumatic life experience, an English Learner, and a student with an Individual Education Plan. Getting to know these students’ academic profiles and personal lives, I have formulated individualized action plans based on personal goals. Part C dives into my student teaching …
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Memories of the Teacher: A Reflection of Enduring Ideals
… focus students from various populations: one English learner, one student who receives special education services, and one student who has had significant life experiences that might contribute to his academic work. I interviewed all three students and their families to develop an action plan …
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Linguistic diversity in a monolingual education system : a case study of Texas school districts and their support for English learning students.
… policy. In the American education system, English Learner (EL) students are often labeled as "struggling" due to their lack of English proficiency. This focus on the lack of English proficiency highlights the issue at hand: politicians, policymakers, and educators often view bilingualism …
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A Biographical Narrative Inquiry into the “Mundos” of Two Hispanic Families with an English-Speaking Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
… Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and only speak English because of subtractive bilingual programs or English-only instruction. The central question of this narrative inquiry was: What are the lived experience of families with an English only speaking children with Autism Spectrum Disorder whose …
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Ethnographic Narrative Project: Someone Important
… research. The first student I focused on was an English Learner. (EL) The second student on which I focused was a student with an Individualized Education Plan. (IEP) Lastly, the third student on which I focused was a student with significant life experience. By exploring their stories, …
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