WHAT ARE THE TRADE-OFFS POSED BY CSR IN SERVING LEP STUDENTS?
In our sample, most teachers and bilingual coordinators report that CSR has already had some clear benefits. Teachers report an increase in oral and reading proficiency skills, though there is no hard data to support this. These positive effects are generally attributed to the increase in one-to-one interaction and more nurturing, learning environments. However, CSR has exacerbated the already unequal distribution and short supply of credentialed teachers. Other primary concerns include the redistribution of aides and the stringent 20:1 cap. Assessing English Proficiency and Mastery of Academic Content In order to confirm the positive perceptions reported by school level staff and to determine whether changes to programs for LEP students are necessary, systematic performance data need to be collected. Ideally, future research should examine how LEP student performance ultimately compares on standardized, language-appropriate measures. 33 While some teachers claim that LEP students are
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