Resources for Working with ELLs

• Colorín Colorado

• Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (R-BERN)

• NYS R-BERN On Demand (*new*) - Instructional Planning, SEL, Technology Integration, and Family Engagement support for teachers of ELLs

• NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework

• Guiding Refugee Students: A Guide for School Counselors

• Roadmap to College for ELLs/MLLs

• Understanding the Challenges of ELLs and Increasing College-Going Culture: Suggestions for School Counselors

• Culture Guides

• Culture Guides - Puerto Rico

• Multilingual Learner/English Language Learner Graduation Rate Improvement and Dropout Prevention Planning Tool

• NYSED Blueprint for English Language Learner Success

• Tech Tools for Working with ELLs

• Newsela: Primary Sources (Declaration of Independence)

• The Five Pillars of Equitably Grading ELLs

• Getting to Know Your ELLs: Six Steps for Success

• Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment

• Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Language Tips

• 8 Strategies for Building Relationships with ELLs in Any Learning Environment

• Five Things Teachers Can Do to Improve Learning for ELLs in the New Year

Shen Progress Monitoring Tool for ELLs

Grades 7/8 ENL/Shen Writing Scoring Rubric - adapted for optional 5-pt scoring rubric

Grades 9-12 ENL/Shen Writing Scoring Rubric - adapted for optional 5-pt scoring rubric

Proficiency Levels: Skills and Modifications for MS ELLs

Proficiency Levels: Skills and Modifications for HS ELLs

Bilingual Progressions

Writing Rubrics

ELLs Progress Monitor/Tracker

Elementary Grading Policy

Middle School Grading Policy

High School Grading Policy