This document discusses key terms related to English language learners (ELLs), including limited English proficient, English learner, English as a second language, and more. It provides information about the demographic backgrounds of most ELL students in the US and why their families immigrated. The document also outlines important considerations for teachers in getting to know their ELL students, designing classroom activities, understanding sociocultural interactions, and helping students adjust to a new classroom culture and feel a sense of belonging. It discusses academic standards and assessments for ELLs in Texas specifically.