This website is intended to raise awareness of the growing population of English learners in the U.S. and the ways in which they are in need of support.

This is one resource among many to aid in supporting elementary aged English learners in the general education classroom.

The intended audience is educators, including all who work with and care for students, not only the classroom teacher. Though these students may receive services out of the classroom, they often spend the majority of the day in the general education classroom, therefore it is important for all teachers to understand how to support ELs.

Additionally, although educators are generally aware of the academic needs of this group, I believe their future outcomes can be improved by increased focus on social-emotional support in conjunction with academics. The social-emotional aspect is incredibly important to academic success as well as mental and emotional health.

This resource is intended for anyone who works with English learners or seeks to learn more about them.

Though this was researched and created with elementary aged students in mind, the information here can be adapted for use with students of any age.

Use this as a starting point in learning how to support English learners, refresh your knowledge of strategies and practices, or use the research and resources here to further your own research.