Successful Approaches to Helping Students—Including English Learners—Succeed in Elementary School

September 2007
This two-page parent guide (in English and Spanish) lets parents know about some instructional practices that work well for all elementary school students, and in particular English learners. It offers questions parents can ask their children's teacher and principal to help them understand how their school approaches teaching and learning.

To download the English version, click here. (PDF 2.4 MB)

To download the Spanish version, click here. (PDF 1.9 MB)

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For a more comprehensive look at the research behind these effective practices, see Similar English Learner Students, Different Results Summary Report (September 2007).