The Center for Applied Linguistics provides a comprehensive range of research-based language and cultural education resources and testing tools. CAL's experienced staff of researchers and educators is committed to using the results of our research and projects to develop practical resources related to language learning, cultural orientation, linguistics, and more.
"Welcome to the ESL resource center website. This site is designed to provide
useful tools and techniques."
"Addressing the Challenges of Teaching English Language Learning
Students
in the Mainstream Classroom
ELL Students with Special Needs
ELL Students With Special Education
Needs"
How to Address Special Education Needs in the ELL Classroom | ELL Topics from A-Z | Colorín Colorado
Step by step process with templates etc.
The National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition collects, coordinates and conveys a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for ELLs. To fulfill its mission NCELA supports high quality networking among state-level administrators of Title III programs.
In addition to SEA coordinators, NCELA serves other stakeholders involved in ELL education, including teachers and other practitioners, parents, university faculty, administrators and federal policymakers.
Building collaboration between schools and parents of English Language Learners: Transcending barriers, creating opportunities
The Project Implicit family of sites affords a unique opportunity for visitors on the web to try procedures that can reveal one’s own hidden biases. These sites have consequently become a popular destination for students and professionals in a wide variety of fields as well as for the public at large.
"The most significant educational challenge facing the United States is the
tragically low academic achievement of many students of color. TDSi helps
educators meet the challenge with a collection of research-based tools and
resources designed to improve the teaching of racially and ethnically diverse
students"
"NAME is a non-profit
organization that advances and advocates for equity and social justice through
multicultural education.
"The Division provides leadership, advocacy and support to districts,
policymakers and citizens by promoting equitable access to language support
services for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who
have been identified as English Language Learners. These services will assist
them to become lifelong learners, able to contribute to and function in a
multicultural and globally competitive world."
"Finding good websites for English Language Learners can be challenging.
Hopefully, these sites will engage this important population as they gain
lifelong skills."
"The Word and the World: Technology Aids
English-Language Learners
A growing number of software programs and Web tools help
educators teach academic English."
"Understanding Culture and Cultural Responsiveness
In
this module we explore culture and diversity as it applies to educators and
education, by exploring the influence of culture on everyday activity, on
individual identity development, and as it relates to systems of power and
privilege in our education systems. In education, what works for some students
may not work for others. By understanding the lives of the students and what
they bring to their education, we can build on those strengths. To do this, we
must become culturally responsive and get to know all students on an individual
basis, with openness and respect.
"The term "English language learners" refers to linguistically and culturally
diverse students who are beginning to learn English as a new language or have
already gained some proficiency in English.
Resources include information
on innovative ways to incorporate educational technology to assist these
students to learn across content areas."