May/June 2013
Applying the Standards to English Learners
Schools are recommended to provide:
  • Appropriate instructional supports to make grade-level course work comprehensible
  • Modified assessments that allow ELs to demonstrate their content knowledge

  • Additional time for ELs to complete tasks and assessments

  • Opportunities for classroom interactions (both listening and speaking) that develop concepts and academic language in the disciplines

  • Opportunities for ELs to interact with proficient English speakers

  • Opportunities for ELs to build on their strengths, prior experiences, and background knowledge

  • Qualified teachers who use practices found to be effective in improving student achievement

Adapted from: Common Core State Standards Initiative, 2010a 
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