Alignment of Academic Standards with ELL Proficiency Standards

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Conclusion
Standards-based instruction still has some inefficiencies to be worked out, s will any educational system, or indeed any system at all. Yet current research shows that the implementation of standards-based instruction in traditional classrooms and in ELL settings can yield much higher academic achievement and fewer difficulties if implemented correctly. Mishandled, it is true that such practices can be cumbersome and inhibitive for both teachers and students. Properly understood, however, such standards become invaluable tools for ELL instructors
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