what does the FloridaàConsent Decree say about how schools should approach ELL instruction, what are the most common types of instructional programs available for students learning English as a second language, what does research say about the effectiveness of different ELL instructional methods, and more specifically what instructional practices help ELLs learn academic content? 

Find at least 3-4 articles to inform your thoughts. Do not use Google or any other generic search engine for your research. Use journals cited in refereed journals. In your papers/presentations, your goal is to present a critical analysis of the topic, summarizing and evaluating what you have learned from your research and then linking the information to your own teaching practices.

The focus of the paper should be on the foundational aspects of educating ELLs in Florida to demonstrate knowledge of how public policy, research on historical perspectives, and current practices in the field of ESL/ESOL teaching has been used to improve teaching and learning for ELLs. APA format 3 pages not including cover and reference page. 

 In August 1990, The Consent Decree was designed as the state of Florida’s framework for compliance with the federal and state laws and jurisprudence regarding the education of English language learner students. To find out the details related to the Consent Decree

1. Watch, Peter Roos, Esq. Co-director META Inc. (Multicultural Education, Training and Advocacy) talking about the rights of ELLs and the Consent Decree in the State of Florida at http://tapestry.usf.edu/roos/ .

2. Read about the assurance of the Consent Decree and the components of the Consent Decree at https://www.fldoe.org/aala/cdpage2.asp

The first step to serving the needs of an ELL student is identification. Students in the state of Florida are identified when they enroll in a school district. 

Read:  https://www.fldoe.org/aala/cdpage2.asp