Explain at least 5 of the principles the report Educating English Learners for the Twenty-First Century set forth

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Answers should include at least 5 of the following principals:
a . All teachers will be professionally prepared, qualified, and authorized to teach English learners.
b. Educators of English learners will systematically assess student performance by using valid measures and will review performance results to ensure that instruction is aligned with English-language development standards and each student's needs
c. Instruction, evaluation, and accountability of English learners will be most effective when instructional decisions are based on meaningful data related to student performance.
d. All schools will provide effective, up-to-date materials, technology, and equipment for English learners.
e. All English learners will have access to the same challenging core curriculum and receive the necessary support to achieve the high standards expected of all students.
f. Rapid and effective acquisition of academic English in the structured English immersion process will be a focus and priority for all students who have less-than-reasonable proficiency in English.
g. Instructional programs for English learners with reasonable fluency in English in mainstream classrooms or alternative courses of study will use the learner's language, literacy skills, and socio-cultural experiences so that students acquire advanced reading and writing skills in English as well as content knowledge.