Teachers who work with English as a Second Language learners will find ESL/ESOL/ELL/EFL reading/writing skill-building children's books, stories, activities, ideas, strategies to help PreK-3, 4-8, and 9-12 students learn to read.
Policy, NCLB & AYP
With the advent of No Child Left Behind and Reading First, education policy has gained national attention as never before. The articles in this section contain useful information for both teachers and parents on how current education policies affect assessment and instruction, especially for English language learners.
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No Child Left Behind: Eight Terms Parents Should Know
This article, adapted from the U.S. Department of Education, defines eight terms central to the No Child Left Behind Act.
No Child Left Behind: Frequently Asked Questions About Reading
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has had a major impact on the American education system since its creation in 2001. This law requires that students are evaluated each year to measure their progress in areas including reading and mathematics. This article discusses the reasons that improved reading achievement plays such an important part in NCLB, and offers an introduction to NCLB's Reading First program.
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has upped the ante in determining accountability for school districts across the country. This article reveals ways to move beyond conventional testing methods to provide the best possible learning environment or students.
Parents' Guide to Standardized Testing
Standardized testing is one form of assessment used in schools. Find out about standardized tests, how and why schools use them, and how you can support your child in this article for parents.
Evaluation is used to identify the children who are eligible for special education and the type of help they need. Find out four steps in the evaluation process, from analyzing known information to developing a program.
I am a speech-language pathologist, and I work with many bilingual families. I see young children with delayed communication skill development, and your site enables me to share all the information with the families I meet, regardless of their primary language. Thank you. All the information on your site is family-friendly, and provides additional links for critical information about child development and developmental issues. Also the joy of reading is made easy and fun for all!
~ Susan H.
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Colorín Colorado is a free web-based, bilingual service that provides information, activities, and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs, also known as students of English as a second language).
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