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.
How to Develop a Lesson Plan that Includes ELLs
This article from Colorín Colorado offers some ideas for developing effective lesson plans in ELL, mainstream, or content-area classrooms.