What resources are available for science teachers to assist Limited English Proficient (LEP) students who are learning English as a Second Language?
Chapter 7 in The Help! Kit: A resource Guide for Secondary Teachers of Migrant English Language Learners has scenarios, strategies, and suggestions: http://escort.org/files/active/0/Chap7.pdf Charlotte-Mecklenberg Schools has several resources for content teachers working with LEP students. These teaching tips cover all subjects and all grade levels. Explore this website for ideas: http://documents.cms.k12.nc.us/dsweb/View/Collection-1771 The Utah State Office of Education is another excellent resource for strategies to work with LEP students. Review their website: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/core/kinder/strdrft2.htm ERIC Digest: Teaching Science Effectively to Limited English Proficient Students http://www.ericdigests.org/1993/science.htm For additional resources check DPI’s ESL Website under “Instructional Resources”. http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/esl/archives/2007/08/resources_for_c.php I have a Limited English Proficient (LEP) student in my class. This student has bee