The following books address the traumatic events and aftermath of 9/11 from many different perspectives. This list includes picture books as well as books for middle grades and young adults. For resources and ideas related to the classroom, see:
How to Write Language Objectives: Tips for ELL Educators
In this video from Syracuse, NY, Jesus Ortiz, a bilingual teacher, learns how to write a language objective from Areli Schermerhorn, a peer evaluator with expertise in ELL and bilingual education.
Best Practices for Evaluating ELL Educators: Lessons Learned in Syracuse, NY
In Syracuse, a unique peer evaluator program is changing the conversation around teacher evaluation and shifting the focus to professional growth.
ELL Strategies: Accountable Talk in Classroom Discussions
In this video from Syracuse, NY, learn more about "accountable talk," a strategy that fosters discussion, building upon others' responses, and developing academic language.
A New Teacher Evaluation Tool That Features Best Practices for ELL Educators
Areli Schermerhorn, a peer evaluator for ELL and bilingual teachers in Syracuse, NY, explains what teacher evaluation rubrics are and why it is challenging for educators and their evaluators to get on the same page when criteria for special populations
How to Supportively Discuss Areas of Growth During Teacher Evaluation
Peer evaluator Areli Schermerhorn talks about why it's important to provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss parts of the lesson that didn't go as well as the teacher had hoped.
How Teachers Can Celebrate Students' Cultures Through Culturally Responsive Practice
In this video from Syracuse, NY, bilingual teacher Jesus Ortiz talks about the ways that educators can celebrate their students' cultures and why he makes spotlighting the Puerto Rican and Caribbean heritage that he shares with many of his students a p