Article
Needs are Special
Language Magazine
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2008
Version
Publisher's PDF
Abstract
In the U.S., English Language Learners (ELLs) are now one in five (DiCerbo, 2006). Between 1994/1995 and 2004/2005, LEP (Limited English Proficient) students grew more than twice as fast as their English speaking counterparts (NCELA, nd). Most educators are likely to encounter children who do not speak English fluently, though the likelihood is much higher in certain regions of the country. A unique challenge for many of these teachers and administrators is working with ELLs who are struggling learners (Artiles & Ortiz, 2002; Baca & Cervantes, 2004).
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Citation Information
Audrey Cohan and Andrea Honigsfeld. "Needs are Special" Language Magazine Vol. 8 Iss. 4 (2008) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/audrey-cohan/37/