Implementation

The urgency of developing effective educational practices for ELLs cannot be overstated As we discuss the role of teachers in a common core standards- based curriculum, it is important to consider: • In a knowledge-based global economy the nation’s future will increasingly depend on the academic fate of our English Learners • Common core standards hold students to common high expectations, the role of teachers is to provide the high levels of support required for students to succeed. • The work entails many changes… © WestEd, Teacher Professional Development, 2010 We know that teachers… • Feel inadequately prepared to teach English Language Learner