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limited English proficiency

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About the English Language Development Standard Course of Study
An introduction to the North Carolina curriculum for English language learners, including an explanation of the domains and proficiency levels of language acquisition.
Format: article/help
English language learners
An introduction to LEARN NC's resources for teachers and administrators working with students with limited English proficiency.
Format: bibliography/help
Writing and English as a Second Language
Strategies for helping English Language Learners throughout the writing process.
By Frances Hoch.
Lesson Planning for English Language Learners Using the WIDA/ELP Standards: Online course syllabus
Syllabus for Lesson Planning for English Language Learners Using the WIDA/ELP Standards, a course that provides ESL and regular K-12 classroom teachers an opportunity to plan lessons using the new NC Standard Course of Study for Limited English Proficient students known as the WIDA/ELP Standards.
Format: syllabus
Classification of matter
Students are introduced to the concept of different kinds of matter. Students create models of different substances to learn to identify the differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures. This lesson is developed so that teachers can use it with English as a Second Language students.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Science)
By Anya Childs and Rhonda Garrett.

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Term used to describe students limited in their ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

See also English language learners, bilingual education.

Additional information

In North Carolina, LEP identification is given to students who score below superior in at least one domain on the English proficiency test.