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Resources ELLs in Grades 7-12

This section includes a number of resources focused on ELLs in upper elementary, middle, and high school.

Topics include reading, content instruction, and college readiness.

Reading Resources

This section includes a number of resources related to instruction for ELLs in Grades 7-12, including articles, tip sheets, research reports, and recommended websites.

Teaching Content Areas

The strategies in this section suggest ways in which you can provide your ELLs with additional support in learning content areas such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. A number of Bright Ideas focused on specific content areas are also included.

College Resources

ELL Student Success: The Path to College

For English language learners, the challenges of going to and applying to college can be overwhelming. ELL teachers can play an important role in this process. This section features a number of articles with great ideas for ways that ELL educators can support their students as they consider their future plans.

Webcasts

English Language Learner in Middle and High School: An Introduction

Featuring Kathleen Leos, Deborah Santiago, and Susan Lafond in a discussion on English Language Learners (ELLs). Our expert panel discusses demographic trends, instructional strategies, school-family partnerships, and college readiness.

English Language Learner Instruction in Middle and High School

Featuring Dr. Deborah Short discussing effective instructional strategies for teaching English language learner students in middle and high school, including information about the SIOP model.