ELL Resources

Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Response to Intervention and English Language Learners by Illinois Resource Center
Pamphlet created by Veronica Magana
Describes difference between Bilingual Education and ESL classes and describes bilingual education, transitional bilingual education, and dual language immersion

Classroom implications for ELL students from ACCESS scores (Grade levels pre-K-12)

Bilingual Education Definition, Goals, Rationale, Programs and Empirical Findings
An appendices from Special Education Assessment Process for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students, Guidelines and Resources for the Oregon Department of Education-2007 Revisions. Includes descriptions of bilingual education programs and ESL programs, and shows general guidelines for expected patterns of test performance for diverse individuals.

Center for Applied Linguistics
CAL provides many resources regarding English Language Learners, Foreign Language, Testing / Assessment, Literacy Education, Dialects, Refugee Integration, and International Development. This website provides current research, projects, professional development services and research-based resources such as publications, free downloadable digests, searchable databases, directories, and much more.

ESL/ELL Resources to Succeed in School - https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/esl-ell-resources-for-teachers-parents-and-students/

 

Instruction and Interventions

Colorín Colorado
A bilingual site for families and educators of English Language Learners. Provides articles, books, and ideas to support ELL students in school and at home. Also, includes webcasts and web resources. • Research Study: Early reading intervention for English language learners at-risk for learning disabilities: student and teacher outcomes in an urban school Published by: Learning Disability Quarterly - September 22, 2001 Author: Diane Haager http://www.colorincolorado.org/articles/cld_earlyreadingint.php

CREDE - Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence
This site is sponsored by the University of California at Berkeley Graduate School of Education and espouses the following: All children can learn. Children learn best when challenged by high standards. English proficiency is an attainable goal for all students. Bilingual proficiency is desirable for all students. Language and cultural diversity can be assets for teaching and learning. Teaching and learning must accommodate individuals. Schools can mitigate risk factors by teaching social and learning skills. Solutions to risk factors must be grounded in a valid general theory of developmental, teaching, and schooling processes.

Psicodiagnosis: Psicología Infantil y Juvenil
This website is from Spain, which has resources in Spanish in the following areas: GENERAL AREA - Information for parents and the general public about the life cycle of children and some of the most common problems.
SCHOOL AREA - Aimed at education professionals (teachers, educators, etc.).
Here you will find some guidelines for behavioral control and educational intervention in the classroom.
CLINICAL AREA - Characteristics, evaluation and treatment of various Clinical disorders that affect the child and adolescent population.
SPECIALIZED AREA - Aimed at students and professionals of psychology; where different assessment tools and techniques of psychological intervention and detailed.
FORUM - This space has been created to display and share information about issues that concern all visitors

The SIOP Institute
The website provides information about the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model which was developed to facilitate high quality instruction for ELLs in content area teaching. The SIOP Institute provides various training modules for teachers and administrators serving ELLs. The website contains downloads for teachers using the SIOP strategies.

Everything ESL.net
This site explains the stages of second language acquisition.

http://atto.buffalo.edu/registered/ATBasics/Foundation/Laws/AccomList.pdf
This site includes a list of accommodations and intervention strategies that could be adapted for ELL students; however, these are specifically for Special Education students.

SPED Eligibility for ELLs
This chapter provides an overview of Illinois requirements and suggested practices for conducting full and individual evaluations for special education services to students who are English language learners (ELLs). The chapter is directed to administrators, psychologists, and other school staff who are involved in eligibility determinations for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. Dr. Ortiz’s website http://www.crossbattery.com/

http://www.thecenterweb.org/irc/
The Illinois Resource Center (IRC) provides assistance to teachers and administrators serving linguistically and culturally diverse students. With support from ISBE, the IRC has emerged as a major statewide intermediate service agency, and its educational and professional development programs have helped educators throughout Illinois and the nation to develop effective learning environments for ELLs.

http://www.centeroninstruction.org/
The Center on Instruction supports the regional Comprehensive Centers as they serve state education leaders in the work of helping schools and districts meet the goals of the ESEA. It offers information on the ESEA and best practices in reading, math, science, special education, and English Language Learning instruction; syntheses of recent scientific research on instruction; and opportunities for professional development. One of its resources includes “Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners,” which is available via the English Language Learning page of the Center’s website.

http://www.nccrest.org/
The National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems (NCCREST) was a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Program to provide technical assistance and professional development to close the achievement gap between students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and their peers, and reduce inappropriate referrals to special education. Although the project has ended, resources for educators continue to be available on the website to assist with improving culturally responsive practices, early intervention, literacy, and positive behavioral supports. The Equity Alliance (see below) is continuing the work of NCCREST.

http://www.equityallianceatasu.org/
The Equity Alliance at Arizona State University works in partnership to support state and local school systems to eliminate achievement disparities, develop inclusive learning environments, uphold the civil rights of students, and harness the power of family and community involvement in schools. It also serves as a resource for principals, teachers, parents, community members, students, school boards, and other school leaders to create the conditions necessary for culturally responsive schools.