March 2013

As spring testing begins, we are sending our tried and true ELL assessment resources! We also are introducing a new monthly feature called Common Core Corner, where we will gather highlights from our Common Core and ELLs blog and from the field.

Academic Language: Everyone's "Second" Language

Students writing at a long table.

This article will discuss the academic language protocols this teacher uses with her students, how she infused them into her teaching, and some of the results that were observed with one of her students.

January 2011

Start 2011 off with lots of new resources, including a Meet the Experts podcast and full-length video interview, information on the Common Core State Standards for ELLs, and two themed booklists.

February 2013

February is full of interesting Social Studies topics, from presidential lore to Black History Month — not to mention current headlines about the possibility of immigration reform.

Catalina Fortino

Ms. Fortino discusses the qualities of effective instruction and teacher training for ELL programs

The full transcript of this interview is available below.

How to Prepare for an ELL Job Interview

Two women talking by a window

This article from ELL expert Susan Lafond describes what to expect in an interview for a new ELL/Bilingual position, how to prepare, and what questions to ask.

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