Policy Brief: Supporting Teachers of English Language Learners

English Language Learners are a growing student population in Washington schools. As the classroom demographics change, the instructional practices used to address the unique learning needs of ELL students must respond accordingly. In order to do this, teachers need support to adapt their craft for the teaching and learning of ELL students.

Rooted in the findings of several recent ELL reports and research, CSTP has produced a policy brief designed for educators and district administrators called Supporting Teachers of English Language Learners discussing the challenges, supports and resources for educating ELL students.

This is CSTP's first solely electronic policy brief. Included within the brief are underlined phrases and words that are linked to other informational resources. You can also find the policy brief and each individual resource on our website.