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Definition
In EdSpeak: A Glossary of Education Terms, Phrases, Buzzwords, and Jargon, Diane Ravitch defines an English language learner (ELL) as "A student whose home language is not English and who has not yet acquired proficiency in English."
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Find Experts on English Language Learners
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Beyond ASCD
See below for peer-reviewed research, meta-analyses, case studies, and major reports on English language learners.
ERIC is the U.S. Department of Education's venerable education literature database. It contains abstracts and full-text material from education journals and magazines as well as "gray" literature, such as conference proceedings and association reports.
Click the links below to explore how other education organizations are contributing to the education of English language learners.
See below for the latest tweets on ELLs. To join the conversation, consider tuning in every Monday night from 9:00–10:00 p.m. ET using the hashtag #ELLCHAT.
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