This week we'd like to take a break from text-dependent questions to share some resources with you on implementing the Common Core with ELLs that have become available recently.
How can ELLs have equal access to education that they are legally entitled to if there are no ESL programs or a certified teacher to provide services?
I often hear from teachers who say their school has no ESL program and who ask me questions about providing services to ELLs in their classrooms.
In this post, I’ll first share some highlights of the Californians Together Common Core advocacy toolkit, and then I’ll leave you with my takeaways.
This article written for Colorín Colorado suggests some ways to communicate productively with diverse families during the special education referral process and emphasizes family and student assets and strengths rather than deficits.
The first year of working with ELLs can be full of challenges. Fortunately, there are a number of resources to help! Colorín Colorado has compiled this list to help new ELL teachers navigate their experiences in the classroom. These resources may also be helpful for veteran teachers who are new to teaching ELLs.