Learner
This area focuses on the individual nature of the learner. The specific needs, learning styles, abilities, and aptitudes of the learner are central to this area.
Program
This area highlights the benefits and challenges of the many programming options available to educators of ELLs.
Instruction
This area is concerned with the tools, strategies, and best practices for instruction of ELLs.
Acquisition
This area investigates the academic, educational, and socio-economic variables that impact the length of time it may take ELLs to learn English.
Assessment
This area provides direction to educators about strategies for measuring the academic progress of ELLs.