In addition to a comprehensive review of each of the seven core competencies, this study guide also includes information on NY state standards, assessment accommodation requirements, and NY State interventions. You'll have the ability to learn not only content specific to ESOL students, but also effective teaching strategies to use in your future classroom. Specific topics include: - Literacy development - Second language acquisition - Effective teaching strategies - Student engagement - Formative assessment - Language proficiency standards - Curriculum development - Differentiated instruction The sample test comes with an answer key, an organized table to show the difficulty of each question, and a detailed explanation for each correct answer. With an extensive review of the content area and teaching methods, detailed information about the test, and a practice test, this study guide is a must when preparing for your teaching certification in New York.