Teaching English Learners: Strategies for Classroom Teachers – NYC Edition

The demographics of the American classroom are changing at a rapid pace. By 2030, it is estimated that 40-50% of all classrooms throughout the country will be comprised of multilingual students who are learning English—otherwise known as English learners. This presents a challenge for teachers in linguistically diverse classrooms who are expected to meet progress expectations dictated by federal and state laws. This guide provides teachers with information that will help them understand and set expectations for language development. It also provides strategies that incorporate best practices for helping English learners develop content knowledge through language.

Written for classroom teachers (grades K-12), this guide by Carrie McDermott Goldman– author of the best-selling guide English Learners: Strategies to Adapt Instruction in Content Areas–covers:

• Setting learning targets
• Planning and instruction
• Assessment and feedback
• Teaching content areas (math, science, social studies, English language arts)
• Strategies for adapting instruction
• Culture and connections
• Best practices to support multilingual learners
• Quick tips… and more!