The IES Reports…

on proper English language instruction for ELL students in the elementary grade levels.

The five recommendations they give are:

1) Screen For reading problems and monitor progress.
2) Use small group reading interventions for week students. Love this idea.
3) Provide extensive and varied vocabulary instruction.
4) Develop Academic English
5) Schedule peer-assisted learning opportunities. Like this idea as well.

The report does get into nice detail on each recommendation.