Visit the websites and electronic resources provided in this module and use the Internet to complete your research.
Examine the format and alignment of the ELL proficiency standards. Examine the alignment with the language arts standards (reading and writing). Write an essay of 750-825 words in which you address the historical and political incentives for standards-based instruction. Address the following:
1. How can the Arizona or TESOL English learner standards be used as a guide for differentiating instruction for various levels of ELLs?
2. How can data from various sources relating to the learners’ progress be used as a tool to drive the standards-based instruction?
3. How do the varieties of standards available to teachers provide a focus on high expectations and the motivation needed to tailor instruction to meet the needs of the learner?
Electronic Resource
1. English Language Proficiency Standards
Review the English Language Proficiency Standards, located on the Illinois State Board of Education website.
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/bilingual/htmls/elp_standards.htm
2. K-12 Academic Standards
Review the Arizona K-12 Academic Standards, located on the Arizona Department of Education website.

Academic Standards

Website
1. Office of English Language Acquisition Services
Review information about the Office of English Language Acquisition Services (OELAS), located on the Arizona State Department of Education website.
http://www.ade.az.gov/oelas/
2. The SIOP Institute
Explore The SIOP Institute website.
http://www.siopinstitute.net