"The growing numbers of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools pose increasing challenges and opportunities for U.S. educators and policy makers. A generation or two ago, the achievement of children who came to school knowing little or no English was not a prominent national issue. Today it is. This comprehensive resource explores the research on promoting academic success among ELLs. It provides educators with a firm basis for ..."
"The first scenario illustrates a transition program, where the primary languageis
used forreading and language arts (possibly for mathand other content areas too)
during the students' first two to three years of school. The second of these
scenarios ... of the evident promise it holds. As we indicated in Chapter 2, this
form of bilingual education helps ELLs maintain and develop home language
skills and provides opportunities for c ..."