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American Institutes for Research

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For Teachers K - 1st
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Ad lit.org: Communication Strategies for All Classrooms: Focusing on Ell

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Concrete suggestions for teachers who want to communicate well with all of their students, especially English language learners and students with learning disabilities.
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For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This research article shares the importance of incorporating technology for ELL students, alongside non-ELL pupils. Strategies to facilitate a 21st Century technology-enhanced classroom are included.
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For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides a synopsis of educating ELL students who are struggling in school, and identifying learning disabilities in this population of students. Included are strategies for avoiding misidentification and implementing early...
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Ad lit.org: High Achieving Middle Schools for Latino Students in Poverty

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What are the characteristics of middle schools in which Latino students from low-income families make substantial achievement gains?
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Descriptions of the various forms of assessment that can involve students in their own assessments are given here. Presents the criteria for what items can be included in a portfolio and how to use it in evaluation.
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For Teachers 9th - 10th
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Everything ESL

Sensitize Your Mainstream Students

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Help your mainstream students become active participants in the acculturation of the newly arrived ESL students in your class. Mainstream students will become more open and sensitive to the ESL students.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Phonics Instruction for Middle and High School El Ls

For Teachers 9th - 10th
While it may seem the most expedient solution, it is not appropriate to put an older ELL student in a lower grade to receive the appropriate reading instruction. Age-appropriate activities integrated with academic content give older...
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Esl Teachers' Board: Survival Arabic for Teachers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
While the pronunciations are a bit off, this is an ultimately useful list of basic classroom vocabulary (e.g., Stand) and phrases (e.g., What's the difference?) of use to the ESL teacher with Arabic speaking students. It provides a basis...
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Usa Study Guide: American Customs and Habits

For Students 9th - 10th
Concise information on American customs and habits aimed at older students. With coverage on meeting new people, introductions, speaking on the phone, eating out, tipping, and smoking. Also includes extensive internal links to other...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Extra Support for Adolescent El Ls

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Before- and after-school programs can play an important role in ELLs' success by providing a place and time for homework, extra academic support, and enrichment activities. These programs are particularly helpful for older students who...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Pre Reading Activities for El Ls

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Pre-reading activities can engage student interest, activate prior knowledge, or pre-teach potentially difficult concepts and vocabulary. They also offer a great opportunity to introduce comprehension components such as cause and effect,...
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American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Supporting Teachers With Progress Monitoring

For Teachers K - 1st
This 2006 presentation (PDF PowerPoint and Handouts), conducted by Dr. Erica Lembke and Dr. Laura Saenz.at the Summer Institute on Student Progress Monitoring, discusses issues related to successfully implementing Curriculum Based...
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TESL Journal

Internet Tesl Journal: Ten Games for Recycling Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
10 classroom activities that help students practice (recycle, reuse, review) vocabulary they've previously learned. Includes variations of well-known games, e.g., Pictionary, Taboo, Bingo, Outburst, and others. Instructions are provided...
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Creating an Atmosphere of Acceptance

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find suggestions on how to create a comfortable and positive environment for the newly arrived ESL student to your class. Lots of resources.
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Creating an Atmosphere of Acceptance

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find suggestions on how to create a comfortable and positive environment for the newly arrived ESL student to your class. Lots of resources.
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Learning Disability or Language Development Issue?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Help for teachers struggling to determine whether an English language learner is challenged by a learning disability or by a normal language acquisition issue.

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