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English Language Proficiency Standards
English Language Proficiency Standards
The Ohio English Language Proficiency Standards were adopted in June 2015. In total, there are 10 standards. They cover all four domains of language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each standard is broken down into tasks that English Learners (ELs) at different language proficiency levels can complete. The State of Ohio assigns a proficiency level to all ELs based upon their performance on an annual assessment (OELPA) in February or March. The proficiency levels range from 1 to 3.
Understanding Language Acquisition
Understanding Language Acquisition
Language Resources
Language Resources
Users can sign up for free and teachers can create classrooms to monitor progress/assign lessons.
Available in the Apple App Store and Google play, this resource allows you to type or speak works, phrases, and sentences and immediately have them translated. It's pretty helpful if you are in a jam and need a quick translation.
Google translate is a wonderful resource if you need a document, worksheet, or letter home translated on a fly. Simply copy and paste text, or a website URL and select your target language. The Spanish to English translations are new and improved and you can take a picture of text and have it translate in real-time.
Research Articles
Research Articles
This is a short 5-page brief about EL statistics in the United States, definitions, policy, myths about ELs, and Research-Based Recommendations for Effective EL Instruction.
"Unlocking Research on English Learners"
This article outlines strategies teachers can use to improve instruction for English Learners.
"Understanding Literacy in Academic Contexts"
"What Does Text Complexity Mean for English Learners and Language Minority Students?"
This article explains how Common Core demands more text complexity and gives ideas for increasing text complexity while supporting ELs.
Helpful Websites
Helpful Websites
Center for Applied Linguistics
The Center for Applied Linguistics is a private, nonprofit organization promoting access, equity and mutual understanding for linguistically and culturally diverse people around the world.
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model
The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model is a research-based and validated instructional model that has proven effective in addressing the academic needs of English learners throughout the United States. Mr. Falk has several resources in his room about implementing the SIOP model that you are free to borrow.
Colorín Colorado is a website serving educators and families of English language learners (ELLs) in Grades PreK-12. Colorín Colorado provides free research-based information, activities, and advice to parents, schools, and communities.
Sheltered Model Vocabulary Instruction
This presentation by Lorraine Smith describes the rationale for explicit teaching vocabulary and provides strategies to implement vocabulary into the classroom.
This website contains ESL lesson plans, teaching tips, and resources.
Schools' Civil Rights Obligations to English Learner Students and Limited English Proficient Parents
Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Education outlining the civil rights of ELs and their LEP parents.
Google Sites
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