Research indicates that it is beneficial for English learners (ELs) if all general classroom teachers have some form of EL-specific training, regardless of whether they work directly with English learners or not. General classroom teachers help students gain proficiency in the essential areas of language proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Federal guidance encourages states to provide necessary personnel to effectively provide EL programs, including highly qualified core-content teachers who have received training to support English learners in their classroom. At least 28 states provide for specific qualifications or pre-service and in-service training and professional development for general classroom teachers in statute or regulation. This resource identifies what EL training or ongoing professional development is required of general classroom teachers in each state as identified in state statute or regulation. [View the full "50-State Comparison on English Learner Policies" here https://www.ecs.org/50-state-comparison-english-learner-policies/.]