Beginning this year, core content educators in Colorado are required to complete ELL-specific professional learning in order to renew their license. You can get more information about these requirements here.
The Colorado Department of Education has identified 4 areas in which teachers need to be proficient in order to support English Learners. In this post, I discuss the fourth standard: Educators are knowledgeable in the teaching strategies, including methods, materials, and assessment for CLD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) students.