This article discusses educational reform and personnel preparation in relation to dramatic changes in the student demography. Professional development needs of teachers who serve exceptional language minorities are delineated. These competencies include understanding first and second language acquisition, using instructional approaches that are appropriate for second-language learners, and effective organization and management of instruction.
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