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General Information
General Information on English Language Learners

What is an English Language Learner?

Refers to children who are from homes where the primary language spoken is not English.

Minority Students Increase Participation in Public Education

Source: http://demo3.westat.com/graphics/ED_PAR/archive/1a/1a2c_minority.htm

Growing Numbers of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students

Source: Recieved from Dr. Kouider Mokhtari

Minority Enrollment by Region and Race/Ethnicity

Source: http://demo3.westat.com/graphics/ED_PAR/archive/1a/1a2c_minority.htm

Additional Online Information

ESL Cafe

  • Dave’s ESL cafe is a website that has resources for teachers, students and everyone else interested in learning more about ESL students. The website sponsors a variety of languages and is a meeting place for ESL students and teachers from around the world. There is a place to chat online with other people on the website to exchange ideas, lesson plans, materials or to simply learn more about a particular language. There are opportunities for teachers to teach abroad and post their resume on the site. Finally, there are numerous links to other pages that contain more information on ESL learners and opportunities to work with these students.

Encyclopedia Wikipedia

  • Wikipedia has a page dedicated to ESL students. There is general information, terminology, difficulties for learners, exams, qualifications for teachers and much more. If you are looking to learn a little more about ESL learners this is the page to visit.