Structured literacy and the science of reading applied to English Learners: what the approach is, the components, and the oral language piece ELs need that others may not.
Academic vocabulary explained: the three tiers, why Tier 2 words matter most for English Learners, example word lists, and how to teach academic vocabulary effectively.
A newcomer program is specialized support for recently arrived immigrant students. Program models, what they include, funding, and how districts serve newcomers well.
Academic language is the vocabulary and sentence structures of school. What it is, how it differs from everyday language, and why it is the hidden barrier for English Learners.
The federal definition of an English Learner, the difference between EL, ELL, and ESL, how students are classified, and what the classification actually commits a district to.
More than 5.3 million English Learners are enrolled in U.S. public schools. This guide covers identification, assessment, funding, instructional programs, and the biggest gap in EL instruction, written for the administrators who run these programs.
How small group instruction works for English Learners, its benefits and drawbacks, four steps to start, and why it still cannot close the speaking gap.
