Language and Literacy Development

Differentiation that Works: Simple Techniques for Engaging All Students in the Multilingual Classroom

Differentiation that Works: Simple Techniques for Engaging All Students in the Multilingual Classroom

ELL / ELA|K–12 Education

In the ELD classroom, differentiating instruction can feel like climbing Mount Everest ... incredibly challenging!...

Coming Together: Family and Community Involvement Are Key to School Success

Coming Together: Family and Community Involvement Are Key to School Success

ELL / ELA|Instructor Resources|K–12 Education|language Classroom

Children look to parents, families, and people in their communities as their first teachers. As educators, we must...

Using Consistent Curricular Routines to Keep Learning at the Center for Multilingual Learners

Using Consistent Curricular Routines for Multilingual Learners

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

There are some days that students come to class feeling anxious. In particular, newcomers who are still acclimating...

From SLIFE to ALL: Meeting a Wide Range of Multilingual Learner Needs in the EL and DL Classroom

From SLIFE to ALL: Meeting a Wide Range of Multilingual Learner Needs in the EL and DL Classroom

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

The role and positive impact that teachers can have when working with multilingual learners is immense! I...

Defining Literacy for Newcomers & SLIFE Students

Defining Literacy for Newcomers & SLIFE Students

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

Second language learners are present in increasing numbers in U.S. schools. Educators are entrusted with the...

Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy Marks a Milestone

ELL / ELA|K–12 Education|language Classroom|Languages and Culture

The Seal of Biliteracy is celebrating a well-deserved fifteenth anniversary this year. The seal, which recognizes...

How to Foster Language and Literacy Development in the Spanish Classroom

How to Foster Language and Literacy Development in the Spanish Classroom

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

As a student in a Basque/Spanish bilingual program in Spain and, a generation later, the mother of a student in a...