The document provides guidance for teachers on supporting English language learners. It discusses the importance of understanding students' cultures, recognizing signs of culture shock, using WIDA standards to differentiate instruction based on language proficiency levels, and employing strategies like pre-teaching vocabulary, simplifying materials, and collaborating with ESL professionals. The overall message is that culturally responsive teaching is key to helping English language learners succeed academically.

1. PROJECT DESTINY TRAINING MATERIALS PROPELLING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS TO THEIR DESTINIES BY CATHY YAUN

3. SO WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MY ESL STUDENTS?

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18. CONTENT-BASED INSTRUCTION FOR ESL STUDENTS BE SURE YOUR STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT SOMETHING WHILE ALSO LEARNING THE LANGUAGE http://iteslj.org/Articles/Davies-CBI.html

20. Content-Based: Balances content & language Models on continuum Total Partial Sheltered Theme-based Language classes Immersion Immersion Instruction Instruction Content used to Practice Language SOURCE: http://iteslj.org/Articles/Davies-CBI.html

27. WIDA Scoring & Levels Source for all WIDA information slides: http://www.wida.us/ Score Language Level Descriptor 1 Entering NEP –no English proficiency 2 Beginning LEP –high beginning to low-intermediate 3 Developing LEP –intermediate 4 Expanding LEP –high intermediate to advanced 5*-6 RFEP Reached Fluent English Proficiency

35. WHO YOU ARE MAKES A DIFFERENCE THE LIFE YOU CHANGE OTHERS WILL SEE UNFATHOMABLE ASCENT BECAUSE OF YOU IMPACT A STUDENT’S DESTINY BY CATHY YAUN