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Intermediate School District 917

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Multilingual Learners

Multilingual Learners

Note: In the past, educators have referred to students who are acquiring English language skills as English Learners (EL), English Language Learners (ELL) or English as a Second Language (ESL) students. In the resources we provide, we are shifting our terminology to Multilingual Learners (ML), a term we believe best centers the wealth of knowledge and experience these students bring to school. Please be patient as we work to update documents.

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Cover of a practice guide titled 'Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to Multilingual Learners'.

This practice guide provides four recommendations that address what works for multilingual learners during reading and content area instruction. Each recommendation includes extensive examples of activities that can be used to support students as they build the language and literacy skills needed to be successful in school.