Effective Learning Environments

Effective learning environments for ELLs have several important practices:

- A comprehensive, school wide vision for developing a high quality education for ELLs

- A school wide approach used to restructure learning environments

- Effective language development strategies implemented

- High quality learning environments involve curricular strategies that engage students in meaningful, in-depth learning

- Innovative instructional strategies are implemented

Lachat, Mary Ann (2004). Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment for English  Language Learners. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press