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Great video on Enid Martinez's experiences.  This video sheds light onto why it is important for teachers to collaborate and communicate about the needs of their ELL.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1KER9VrhO0

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There is reliable research out there; however there is a dire need for more.  The statistics alone explain how valuable research is and how educators need the help determining how to meet the needs of this diverse population.

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Common Words Related to Teaching ELL

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Short Clip that touches on many different aspects of English Language Learners.  Discusses the past verse now, long term learners, and issues ELL face.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_sX2K8ZLlw

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-ELL know fewer words and are less likely to fully comprehend the meanings of words compared to their English speaking peers.
-English only peers may know as many as 6,000 more words than ELL at school entry. For new immigrants they may have no knowledge at all when they enter kindergarten or even a higher grade.
-ELL struggle with attempting to learn a new language, adapting to new social and cultural norms, and managing psychosocial transitions from childhood to adolescence

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*Professional Developments
*Discourse Among Staff and Administration
*Specific Evidence Based Strategies
*Both direct/explicit instruction for ELL and Teachers

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http://blabberize.com/view/id/1463898

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English language learners (ELL) are defined as an individual who is in the process of actively acquiring English, and whose primary language is one other than English; This student often benefits from language support programs to improve academic performance in English due to challenges with reading, comprehension, speaking, and/or writing skills in English