In this article, WIDA Executive Director Tim Boals exposes the flaws of the politicized language of instruction debate. He examines the research on the pedagogical costs and benefits of transitional bilingual education (TBE) and structured English immersion (SEI) strategies in educating non-native English speakers, finding that both can be effective. His article reveals that it is more pertinent to ask how quickly students are exited from English as a second language support and whether or not they have access to subject area content in those programs. To ensure children's linguistic and academic success, research endorses much more thorough and extensive English as a Second Language program models which are rooted in academic content.

Professional Development

Please visit Professional Development Resources to find a variety of video presentations, recommended literature, and other information pertaining to professional development for educators of English Language Learners (ELLs).