This interactive discussion will highlight methodological approaches for engaging in research with the English Learner (EL) community in IES-funded studies. Considerations and implications within each stage of recruitment, sampling, measurement, and analysis of ELs who are at varied stages of linguistic development will be discussed. Challenges and lessons learned within and across studies from these key concepts will be showcased with a focus for advancing research approaches with ELs. While recognizing progress made, there is a persistent need for greater cross-talk and collaboration among IES grantees and EL researchers to move the field forward in a cohesive and comprehensive manner.
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