The Front-Row Fix

Here are some outstanding resources for teachers of ELLs. Included here are practical guidelines for educating ELLs, content area teaching strategies and resources, and more. 

We hope you find them helpful!

"To have another language is to possess a second soul."

-Charlemagne

      

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

 Links:

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.