If content area standards are provided for every grade level, why are English language proficiency standards necessary? How do you plan to use ELP standards as a secondary teacher?

Discussion

If content area standards are provided for every grade level, why are English language proficiency standards necessary? How do you plan to use ELP standards as a secondary teacher? How would you explain what they are and why you use them to an ELL parent?

How will your knowledge of language acquisition theories enable you to support the ELLs in your classroom? Provide 1-2 specific examples of how you will apply language acquisition theories into your teaching.

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