This document discusses strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners in the classroom. It addresses linguistic, cultural, and cognitive diversity. Some key points include: building relationships with students; using primary language support, sheltered instruction, and instructional conversations; understanding the differences between basic interpersonal communication skills and cognitive academic language proficiency; promoting inclusion and considering students' least restrictive environments; and using assessments to inform instructional practices. The overall message is the importance of utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and beliefs to effectively educate students with diverse needs and backgrounds.