The Front-Row Fix

     Past vs. Future. Gonzalez, V. (n.d.). Infographics. Serving Multilingual Learners of All Ages. Retrieved from https://www.valentinaesl.com/infographics.html 

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Supporting Content Area Teachers with ENL Strategies- 

Scaffolding-The Same Text at Different Levels  Tons of resources for meeting students at their language proficiency level.

NYS ELL Parent Orientation Video - This video was recently developed for use in all NYS school districts. It is intended to be shown during the annual ELL Parent Orientation meetings. 

Making ELL Students' Assets Our #1 Priority- Changing mindsets from defecit-based to assets-based thinking is a valuable goal for teachers of ELLs. Students respond to empowering voices.

NYS ELL Parent Guides - Recently published and available in over twenty different languages. Great resource. 

ELL Resources for Educators - If you're looking for ideas on how to effectively teach English language learners in all grades, you've come to the right place! This updated section of Colorin Colorado includes the following topics: Getting Started, ELL Placement and Assessment, ELL Instruction, What's Working, and Professional Development & Parent Outreach

What is Integrated ENL? - This page from the new OBE/WL website explains how students receive core content area and English language development instruction in integrated ENL classes.

SIFE Resources - The Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) offers us a set of valuable resources designed to support districts and schools in the education of Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education (SIFE).

Best Practices for Content Areas-   Mid-West RBERN offers some great strategies for content teachers.

Languages and Culture- Information about many different cultures around the world.