This document discusses instructional approaches for teaching English Language Learner (ELL) students. It notes that 14 million students in the US are ELLs and dropout rates are high. Several instructional programs are described, including Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA), Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP), Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE), and Bilingual Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition (BCIRC). The document argues that school districts need a specific framework to create effective ELL programs and that instruction should include components like phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension.