This interactive document was developed during a professional development session, led by the Texas Comprehensive Center, for mathematics and ESL specialists from the Education Service Centers in Texas.

Levels of Student Language Proficiency

The first four tabs at the top of this page relate to ELLs’ proficiency with the English language. The Student Language Proficiency levels, developed by the Texas State Agency, proceed from Beginner through Intermediate and Advanced and culminate with Advanced High. The associated pages show typical characteristics for students at each level, as well as suggested strategies for teachers working with students at the different levels. The strategies were created by participants at the professional development session, based upon what they learned during the session and from their own experience.

Key Components of Successful Strategies for ELLs in Secondary Math

The second four tabs provide descriptions and examples of some key components to include when designing lessons that will be comprehensible for ELLs. They will help the students master the math content and, additionally, will help them to progress in their English language acquisition.