Administrators: ELL Resources

Administrators play a crucial role in creating an environment in which ELLs can succeed. This section offers school leaders — particularly those with growing ELL populations — ideas and strategies to make that happen. Resources include articles, recommended reports, professional books, and expert interviews.
We encourage you to share these resources with colleagues and use them for professional development activities.
Featured Articles
- Creating Equitable Access for ELs in the COVID-19 Era: A Case Study
- Encouraging and Sustaining ELL Parent Engagement
- Connecting with ELL Families: Strategies for Success
- Communicating Important Information with ELL Families: Strategies for Success
- Introduction: Strategies for Engaging ELL Families
Blog Posts
- Must-Have Resources for Administrators about Supporting Immigrant Families
- Increasing Collaboration Between ESOL Teachers and Content Teachers with the CCSS: A Principal’s Perspective (Part 1)
- Three Strategies for Equitable Assessment of ELLs
- Creating a Planning Process that Meets ELLs' Needs: A Staff Development Teacher's Perspective (Part 2)
- My Collaborative Journey: An ESOL Teacher's Perspective (Part 3)