Teaching English Language Learner Students: Professional Standards in Elementary Education in Central Region States

Title:	Teaching English Language Learner Students: Professional Standards in Elementary Education in Central Region States
Description:	This report on professional teaching standards in the Central Region examines what K-8 general education teachers are expected to know and be able to do in order to teach English language learner students. It reviews the standards for coverage of six topics that the research literature suggests are important for improving student achievement.
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Cover Date:	February 2012
Web Release:	February 28, 2012
Publication #:	REL 2012122
Center/Program:	REL
Associated Centers:	NCEE
Authors:	Helen Apthorp, Xin Wang, Susan Ryan, and Louis F. Cicchinelli: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
Type of Product:	Issues and Answers Report
Keywords:	English Language Learners (ELL) English Language Proficiency Language Proficiency Limited English Proficient Students Professional Development Students • limited English proficiency, with Teachers • education/preparation • performance evaluations • quality of instruction
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Issues and Answers Report, please contact: Erin Pollard.