Mainstream teachers are faced with the reality of having English language learners in their classrooms, but they aren't trained to teach them. This practical, much-needed book has the solution It helps teachers of all grade levels and subject areas reach their English language learners more effectively. Teachers will learn how to tackle cultural and linguistic difficulties, create lessons and set goals, collaborate with ELL specialists, teach content-area vocabulary, identify language difficulty vs. learning disabilities, and bridge the home-school connection.

Mainstream teachers are faced with the reality of having English language learners in their classrooms, but they aren't trained to teach them. This practical, much-needed book has the solution It helps teachers of all grade levels and subject areas reach their English language learners more effectively. Teachers will learn how to tackle cultural and linguistic difficulties, create lessons and set goals, collaborate with ELL specialists, teach content-area vocabulary, identify language difficulty vs. learning disabilities, and bridge the home-school connection.