Preventing Long-Term ELs: Transforming Schools to Meet Core Standards

10 keys to keeping English learners from falling through the cracks

Students who struggle with English are likely to struggle with academic content throughout their school years. Many drop out. This practical guidebook’s 10 components for success will help educators at all levels close this achievement gap. Included are step-by-step instructions for integrating language, literacy, and subject matter to improve student learning. Key features include:

• A clearly articulated, evidence-based professional development program for effectively teaching English language learners


• Research-based coaching practices for improving instruction


• Ways to implement the program while concurrently meeting core standards and content objectives