Explain Arizona’s definition of an English learner (EL). Briefly discuss the distinctions between the following instructional program models: ESL, bilingual, sheltered English instruction

 10 slide powerpoint

Part 1: Terminology

• Explain Arizona's definition of an English learner (EL).
• Briefly discuss the distinctions between the following instructional program models: ESL, bilingual, sheltered English instruction, and structured English immersion (SEI).

Part 2: Four Principles of Arizona's Language Development Approach

• Briefly describe Arizona’s Language Development Approach and the synthesis of the research around ELLs.
• Explain student agency and its importance in the instruction of ELLs.
• Explain each of the four principles of Arizona's Language Development Approach.
• Discuss components of Arizona’s approved research-based SEI models: Newcomer, Pull-Out, Two Hour, 50-50 Dual Language Immersion.

Part 3: Assessment and Placement

• Explain the process used to determine ELL program eligibility, placement, and reassessment, including the use of the Home Language Survey and Arizona’s English language proficiency assessment.
• Identify the standard accommodations available to ELLs for assessment.