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My Child is an ELL 1: What does it mean to be an English Language Learner?
This video explains the different kinds of language students use and need to be successful in and out of the classroom, with a focus on academic language.
Access ResourceMy Child is an ELL 2: How was my child identified as an English Language Learner?
This video explains how schools identify students who may need additional English language instructional support.
Access ResourceMy Child is an ELL 3: Will my child always be an English Language Learner?
This video explains how schools determine whether students no longer need additional support for English language instruction, focusing on proficiency levels and ACCESS for ELLs scores.
Access ResourceMy Child is an ELL 4: How is my child expected to use language at school?
This video explains, in more detail, the types of language that are specific to school, especially instructional and academic language, and how it's different from social language.
Access ResourceMy Child is an ELL 5: What are English language development standards?
This video explains the WIDA English Language Development Standards in the context of content standards and academic language.
Access ResourceMy Child is an ELL 6: What can I do to support my child?
This video explains to parents what they can do (asking questions, sharing background information with teachers, etc.) to help their children's English language development progress at home and at school.
Access ResourceMy Child is an ELL 7: What does the ACCESS score report tell me?
This video explains what the ACCESS for ELLs assessment is used for, how it measures English language proficiency levels, and how to understand the ACCESS Individual Score Report.
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