The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) program was developed to address the need to effectively integrate second language acquisition with quality content area instruction. English language learners (ELLs) have struggled on standardized tests and there has been little empirical evidence regarding the impact of the ELPS program on student achievement. This mixed methods case study determined the efficacy of the ELPS program for ELL students in mathematics achievement at a South Texas elementary school. The theoretical framework was based on Krashen's theory of cognitive development....
The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) program was developed to address the need to effectively integrate second language acquisition with ...