Accountable talk is a strategy that supports students' academic language development through discussion by giving students key phrases they can use when learning skills such as explaining, agreeing, disagreeing, and justifying.
Graphic organizers are tools that allow students to organize ideas and information in a visual and hands-on way.
Visuals can be a powerful way to engage students, help them make important connections, and make new content and vocabulary accessible.
Learn how two schools are using lunchtime to support ELLs in creative ways through the following examples and videos.
Learn how classroom teachers, ELL specialists, and other educators can collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals on behalf of English language learners.
The following resources highlight some important laws, policies, and regulations related to the education of English language learners (ELLs), communication with ELL families, and services for ELLs who are dually identified with special needs.
Matching, sorting, and putting things in order can be engaging ways for students to review vocabulary, content, and new concepts.