Hi Maria,
   Since the conversation has had a slow start, I am going to ask a
question. I know that perhaps this question is answered in the
reading, which I have had time to read, so forgive me if that is the
case. What exactly is "intensity of instruction"? And how does one
measure "rigor"?

  Just the thoughts I had when I first read the description of this
discussion group.
Jackie

On 2/4/08, Marie Cora <marie.cora at hotspurpartners.com> wrote:

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> Hello everyone,

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> I'm so surprised!  No one has anything to comment on regarding your

> program's effectiveness at helping ESL students advance??  I was very

> curious to know if subscribers experience the same types of issues that Dr.

> Chisman and Dr. Crandall found in their research:  a lack of intensity of

> instruction/few protocols for transitioning students/few opportunities for

> professional development.

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> What are the issues in your program that you feel inhibit the ESL student

> from advancing?  What do you try to do about that?

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> Please post your questions and comments now.

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> Thanks!

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> Marie Cora

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