What can we do to make things better for ELL students?

There are a couple companies out there with lessons and strategies to better assist ELL students such as Millmark Education,.

It is suggested that in the beginning of ELL student's time in U.S. schools should have short periods of small group or "pull out."

*Create a classroom that fosters the students development*

• accept the limited use of English
• celebrate the student's culture
• give them extra instruction time
• if possible, allow ELL students to use oral assessment instead of written
• have access to books of multiple reading levels
• engage them in conversation and give them opportunities to talk with peers
  

*Ways to better assist in content areas and strengthening vocabulary:

• notebooks of concepts of each content area
• have them keep sketchbooks
• word walls for each specific content area
• use math manipulatives
  

Ideas for helping ELL students on standardized tests:

• allow them more time
• practice with vocabulary in the classroom
• create a test specific for ELL students

**The key to creating a safe and supportive environment is to have an open mind and positive attitude about helping ELL students.**

**Be supportive of students. Leave prejudices at the door. Encourage development in ELL students just as you would for a student with special needs.**

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