http://netvouz.com/url/1708c47a8c8ab8743d4b3bb96e35a46c?feed=rss Info about a link http://www.cal.org/siop/ This site contains the resources for SIOP, the main text Making Content Comprehensible for English Language Learners as well as their training tapes and links to training opportunities and research. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:12:48 GMT http://www.cal.org/siop/ The SIOP Model offers a research-based approach to sheltered lesson planning and implementation that has proven effective with English language learners throughout the United States. The model was developed in a 7-year national research project (1996-2003) sponsored by the Center for Research on Education, Diversity & Excellence (CREDE). Through literature review and with the collaboration of practicing teachers, researchers identified features of instruction present in high-quality sheltered lessons to generate the SIOP Model. The model was refined over multiple years of field testing and consists of eight components and 30 features that are explained in the book, Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP Model (Echevarria, Vogt & Short, English as a New Language > Sheltered Instruction (Teaching Content to ELLs) jgordon Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:26:26 GMT