They've been in the US less than 5 years and went to school in their home country
What is newly arrived with adequate schooling?
100
ELLs are given no special services
What is English immersion?
100
ELLs receive some content in their native language for 2-3 years
What is early exit or transitional bilingual education?
200
They've been in the US 7 or more years
What is long-term English learner?
200
ELLs are taught only in English and limited teacher assistance
What is structured English immersion?
200
ELLs receive instruction in L1 and L2 for about 5 years
What is late exit or maintenance programs?
300
They've been in the US less than 5 years and didn't have school in their home country
What is newly arrived with limited formal schooling?
300
ELLs are given support and taught basic vocabulary and grammar outside of the classroom
What is ESL pullout?
300
Native English speakers are taught language through instruction in a second language.
What is enriched immersion?
400
Recent arrivals to the US in grades K-1 and parents have low levels of education
What is potential long-term English learner?
400
ELLs are given 2-3 years ESL support then integrated to English instruction
What is ESL pullout or push-in?
400
ELLs and native speakers of English learn language through English and the language of the ELLs.
What is bilingual dual-language education?
500
Osman left his home country due to terrorism at age 5 and went to refugee camps. He came to the US at age 12 with limited education and understanding of school routines.
What is newly arrived with limited formal schooling?
500
Rosa has been an ELL learner for 3 years and is in 5th grade. She will begin all English instruction next year.
What is ESL pullout or push-in?
500
Michael is in kindergarten. He is a native English speaker and receives all content instruction in Russian.