ELL / ELA

How to Foster Language and Literacy Development in the Spanish Classroom

Translanguaging: Defining and Describing Its Use with Second Language Learners

ELL / ELA|K–12 Education|language Classroom|Professional Development|Webinars

In its basic form, translanguaging is a theory of language practice. And, as in any theory applied to practice, it...

Teaching Newcomers and Beginning Proficiency English Learners Where to Start

Teaching Newcomers and Beginning Proficiency English Learners: Where to Start

ELL / ELA|K–12 Education

Congratulations! You’ll be teaching a Newcomer ESL class this year…. ESL? Where do I start? How do I communicate?...

4 Fun Ideas to Celebrate International Literacy Day

4 Fun Ideas to Celebrate International Literacy Day

Classroom Activities|ELL / ELA|K–12 Education

International Literacy Day is more than just a reminder of the impact a literate population has on society. It gives...

Federal EL Funding Increase Congress Eyes $1 Billion Funding Level for English Learner Programs

Federal EL Funding Increase: Congress Eyes $1 Billion Funding Level for English Learner Programs

ELL / ELA|K–12 Education

Legislation Would Raise Annual Title III, Part A Funding to Record Level English language learner (EL)...

Using Curriculum for English Learners – The Push-in Model

Using Curriculum for English Learners – The Push-in Model

ELL / ELA|K–12 Education

For English Language Learners (ELL), acquiring English proficiency is essential in order to understand content in...

Using Curriculum for English Learners – The Pull-out Model

Using Curriculum for English Learners – The Pull-out Model

ELL / ELA|K–12 Education

English language learners enter schools at different levels of English proficiency. Some students can master English...