- A National Study of School Effectiveness for Language Minority Students Long-Term Academic Achievement
This is the full paper reporting the Wayne Thomas, Virginia Collier Research that compares program models for ELLs over time.
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- Article on poor results in Arizona after outlawing bilingual services
In the first of a three-part series, The Arizona Republic surveys the history and current status of ELL programs in the state. The newspaper finds that in the six years since voters banned bilingual instruction, English-learners have continued to lag in academic achievement and drop out of school in alarming numbers.
Politicians argue over them. A federal judge says they have waited too long. Teachers struggle to help them.
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- Restructuring Schools For Linguistic Diversity
This book by Ofelia B. Miramontes, Adel Nadeau, and Nancy L. Commins provides educators with a decision-making approach complemented by the process for designing programs for linguistically diverse students that goes beyond just consideration of "models". The Illinois Resource Center views this book as a must for any school seeking to restructure their schools to more effectively address the needs of ELLs.
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- Review of Research and Best Practices (Dual Langauge Classes)
Effective Features of Dual Language Education Practices Lindholm-Leary San Jose State University
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- The Research Process: a Research Guide and Stylebook for Teachers and Students
This site provided by Roseburg HS in Oregon provides great resources for the teaching (or student use of) the research process. There are many helpful activities.
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- 'English language learners' succeed in St. Paul, Minn.
csmonitor.com Collaboration between classroom teachers and ELL experts has corresponded with rising test scores for nonnative speakers.
The Christian Science Monitor - an independent daily newspaper providing context and clarity on national and international news, peoples and cultures, and social trends.
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- 'English language learners' succeed in St. Paul, Minn.
St. Paul is using a collaborative teaching model to serve ELLs with great success!
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- CPSE :: Co-Teaching Models (Special Education videos)
Co-Teaching: A Model for Classroom Management
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- Growth Models: Ensuring Grade-Level Proficiency for All Students by 2014
LEAD & MANAGE MY SCHOOL In April 2005, Secretary Spellings announced a New Path for the No Child Left Behind Act—a set of common-sense principles and approaches to guide states as they measure their progress in meeting the law's important "bright line" goals. (Note: All students still need to meet grade level standards by 2014 but perhaps the NCLB law by then could be revised to reflect growth for students who are making significant progress but still not meeting grade level standards.)
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- Help! They Don't Speak English and They Can't Read!
By Suzanne Irujo, ELL Outlook™ Staff Writer This article explores the complexities of addressing the needs of ELLs who arrive in the U.S. with no English and no prior schooling.
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- What the Research Says About Effective Strategies for ELL Students
Colorin Colorado, Rhonda Barton (2007) This article gives a brief summary of research that promotes effective instructional programs for ELLs with references for more in-dept reading.
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