Language and immigration
Uma discusses the role of language in the immigrant experience.
Mrs. Silverman
Dr. Meléndez remembers the teacher who had the greatest impact on her. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/multimedia/experts/video/melendez/ See more ...
A blessed childhood
In this video clip, Alma Flor Ada recalls the magical ways that family members introduced her to songs, stories, and words.
"My Mama had a Dancing Heart"
Raúl talks about the follow-up to his first book, "My Mama Had a Dancing Heart."
Modeling
Michelle offers a final suggestion for content-area teachers who are working ELLs. See more of the interview: ...
Poem: "Ode to Teachers"
Pat shares this tribute to teachers from her collection "Dizzy in Your Eyes," noting, "Slowly your faith grew into my courage."
Differentiation
Diane discusses the importance of differentiating instruction within the Common Core. See more of the interview: ...
ESL professional development
Marissa shares some ideas for the kinds of professional development that would help ELLs.
Identifying a central theme in the text
In this classroom clip, Albuquerque teacher Marty Dreskin builds her students' background knowledge on the role of women in the 19th century as part of a ...
Dual language
Miriam describes her dual-language program. See more of the interview: http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/common_core/classroom/meet/martinez/