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Understanding Language
Stanford University: Language, Literacy, and Learning in the Content Areas. These papers, presented at the Understanding Language Conference in January 2012, address language and literacy issues found in the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. You can select each title to view a video interview with one of the authors.
ELL KnowledgeBase for ADMINISTRATORS
The English Language Learner (ELL) KnowledgeBase for Administrators is an online resource supporting the administration of programs for ELL students. It offers resources related to Office for Civil Rights requirements and the No Child Left Behind Act.
ELL KnowledgeBase for TEACHERS
The English Language Learner (ELL) KnowledgeBase for Teachers is an online resource supporting educators responsible for implementing programs for ELL students. It offers resources related to teaching ELL students based on Office for Civil Rights and the No Child Left Behind Act requirements.
Watch and Learn in the ELL Classroom
Online professional development series for middle and high school ELL educators. Watch & Learn! was funded by the American Federation of Teachers. Watch & Learn presents four video modules featuring strategies from secondary ELL classrooms and interviews with experts on ELL best practices. Watch & Learn is also a 2011 recipient of the Telly Award for Online Educational Video!
Teaching English Language Learners: Effective Instructional Practices
This module helps teachers understand second language acquisition, the importance of academic English, and instructional practices that will enhance learning for English Learners.
ELL KnowledgeBase for PARENT ADVOCATES
The English Language Learner (ELL) KnowledgeBase for Parents is an online resource parent advocates can use to help parents understand the ELL student program available at their child's school. It offers resources related to parent rights under federal education laws and how parents can be involved in their child's education.
Migrant Education KnowledgeBase
The Migrant Education KnowledgeBase supports educators associated with migrant education programs. It offers information about migrant education programs, regulations, and resources to help educators support the academic success of migrant students.
Introduction to Content Instruction (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English, SDAIE)
These videos from the Standford Public Video Library will briefly introduce you to content instruction (SDAIE) and then you will see content teachers using SDAIE in their classrooms. A SDAIE coach will model a lesson and then provide feedback to the teachers implementing SDAIE. Finally, teachers will reflect upon the lessons they delivered.
English language development Methodologies
Stanford University English learner library of public resources presents professional development modules in reading & writing, listening & speaking along with specific modules for middle and high school.