In an effective classroom, students should be engaged in learning for at least 90% of the instructional time. But teachers throw up their hands asking, “How? Some of my kids don’t speak English, while others are just so bored and seemingly apathetic!” Then comes the frustration... Learn five strategies to help teachers motivate students and deliver instruction in today’s diverse classroom. They include: -Strengthening Universal Instruction -Instigating Instructional Conversation -Using Music Strategically -Using the Leveled Questions Approach -Using Non-Verbal Instructional and Behavioral Scaffolds