Course Crafters, Inc
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 A publication of Course Crafters, Inc. . Volume 7, Number 1 
January/February 2008 
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In This Issue...
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  • An Article About Politics and ELLs
  • Plain English: Help or Hindrance?
  • ELL Teacher Diary #7: What Do Teachers Think?

  • An Article About Politics and ELLs
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    Educators of ELLs have strong viewpoints on immigration and No Child Left Behind. So do the Democratic and Republican candidates running for president. How did educators around the country respond to various candidates' quotes about educating ELLs?

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    Plain English: Help or Hindrance?
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    Do standardized tests measure an ELL's knowledge of math or science when the child's proficiency in English is not yet fully developed? Do accommodations, like linguistic modifications, yield more accurate results? What are the potential long-term ramifications of using linguistic modifications during standardized testing?

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    ELL Teacher Diary #7: What Do Teachers Think?
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    What needs do other teachers have? What challenges are they facing? What professional development is needed?

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