Key Principles for ELL Instruction

Understanding Language developed a set of six key principles for instruction that helps ELLs meet the rigorous, grade level academic standards found in the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. These principles are meant to guide teachers, coaches, ELL specialists, curriculum leaders, school principals, and district administrators as they work to develop standards-aligned instruction. The principles are applicable to any type of instruction regardless of grade, proficiency level, or program type.

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