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From http://edsource.org/2015/california-prepares-to-adopt-materials-for-new-english-learner-approach/89908

California adopts materials for new English learner approach
by Theresa Harrington
November 2, 2015

The State Board of Education adopted a new set of instructional materials and textbooks for kindergarten through 8th grade on Wednesday that incorporates what education officials describe as a pathbreaking approach to more effectively teaching English learners.

…In the new framework, language development for English learners is viewed as an integral part of their instruction in every curriculum area, in addition to small-group or one-on-one instruction in English. Teachers can integrate teaching English to students who speak another language into their regular instruction by stressing key words that help students understand the content – such as science or math vocabulary – or words that connect, contrast, clarify, imply cause and effect, or explain a sequence of events.

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