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National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) at The Library of Congress

Find audio, braille, and print/braille books for preschool through grade 8 in the NLS catalog. Materials are circulated to eligible borrowers in the U.S. through a national network of cooperating libraries.

International Children's Digital Library

An online library whose goal is to collect and make available the best historical and contemporary children's books from around the world, in their original language.

Jumpstart's Read for the Record

An annual one book, one day readathon where kids across the country pledge to read that year's book selection, at school, at home, or with a mentor.

Jumpstart

Jumpstart brings college students and community volunteers together with preschool children in low-income communities for a full school year of individualized mentoring and tutoring.

ESL/Bilingual Resource Guide for Mainstream Teachers

For a quick guide to working with ELL students, check out this resource from the Portland Public Schools (OR).

Language Acquisition: An Overview

This article provides an overview to the stages of language acquisition, and offer strategies designed to support ELL instruction at different stages of language acquisition.

Everything ESL: Study Skills for ELLS

English language learners may need help in learning how to study for content area tests. Here are some helpful techniques that you can teach them.

Everything ESL: Twenty-Five Quick Tips for Classroom Teachers

These tips will support ELL instruction before, during, and after the lesson.

Everything ESL: Understanding Second Language Terminology

Here are some essential terms that you need to know in order to understand basic second language acquisition theory.

Everything ESL: Modifying Lessons for ELLs

This template provides a guide for modifying lesson plans to adapt to ELLs' needs.

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