Peggy Estrada

Schools provide additional instructional services to support learning by English language learners (ELLs) at entry to school, and set criteria for mastery of English to indicate that they no longer require special services. Reclassification out of ELL status can be a gateway to full participation in core curricula and provide a greater opportunity to learn, which in turn, can promote greater academic achievement. Either premature or delayed entry into the mainstream classroom is potentially ...