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Teachers’ Perceptions of the Supports and Resources Needed to Prepare English Language Learners for the Future

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https://doi.org/10.5070/B5.36434Creative Commons 'BY' version 4.0 license
Abstract

A survey of elementary school teachers in Southern California was conducted by mail to identify their perceptions of supports and resources that were necessary and available for the education of English language learners (ELs) within their classrooms. A total of 306 usable surveys was returned (61%). The findings indicated that while many resources were available, others such as materials, training, access to paraprofessionals, support for release time for meetings, parental support, and contact with bilingual educators were less available. Future professional development activities for teachers serving ELs can be successful if they take into account these perceived needs of teachers.

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