QuestionsfortheAuthor

=Questions for Dr. Soltero= Please list the questions that you'd like to have Dr. Soltero address at our author dinner with her on May 2:
 * If there is federal legislation that requires specialized language support, what does specialized language instruction mean? What types of support are required under the federal law? (pp. 84-86)
 * How can we go about convincing those in positions of power that the ELL myths are truly myths?
 * If a child's L1 is weak or limited, should we focus on teaching L1 or L2? Does the answer change depending on the age of the child?
 * Assessment Questions:
 * What are some of the best resources for identifying ELL students for students who have other special needs?
 * How can you differentiate between special needs and ELL proficiency?
 * How do you test ELLs who are not Spanish-speaking and there are no assessments in their native language?
 * What skills, language, and scaffolding do ELLs need to take on the roles in Literature Circles?
 * Has any change happened in Arizona as a result of the advocacy efforts there?
 * How do we convince administrators and legislators that support for ELLs is necessary to ensure their success and their high academic achievement and that additive programs are far more beneficial than subtractive programs?
 * How can you incorporate support for ELLs in low incidence schools? Who should be trained to support them? How do you help administrators understand the importance when there are only a handful of ELLs in the school?