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From https://www.languagemagazine.com/2017/12/more_pd/

Survey Demands More PD for ELL Educators
December 9, 2017

According to the results of the 2017 EL Education Report, a new survey conducted by McGraw-Hill Education, 99% of respondents believe professional development for teachers and staff members is essential for effective EL instruction. However, only 55% of respondents believe that their school or district provides sufficient, ongoing professional development to support EL student success.

As the demand for English Learner (EL) instruction grows across the U.S., the vast majority of K-12 educators (80%) believe EL instruction is a priority for their school or district. Educators also indicate that more professional development and different types of learning materials are needed to meet the needs of EL students.

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