As the number of long-term English learners in U.S. public schools continues to rise, educators are seeking innovative solutions to help these students reach proficiency in literacy and writing. On Tuesday, February 14, 2012, educational software company Imagine Learning is sponsoring a free webinar by Lily Wong Fillmore, a renowned linguist and scholar who will share the latest research on helping long-term English learners overcome obstacles and achieve proficiency.
Recent data indicates that long-term English learners are now one of the fastest-growing student populations in U.S. schools. This student group, which is comprised of English learners who have been enrolled in school for at least seven years but are no longer progressing toward English proficiency, now makes up a significant segment of students in grades 6–12.
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