When You Don’t Speak the Same Language: Making ELLs Feel Welcome

Rae Pica with Mary Renck Jalongo, Karen N. Nemeth, John Spencer

The ranks of students who speak English as a second language continue to grow. In this segment, we share proven tips to quickly connect and build relationships with ELLs.

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