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Presently, 25 percent of English language learners drop out of school. And those who graduate often lag behind their peers on academic achievement tests. These resources will help to close the achievement gap and improve ELL education outcomes.

LAST UPDATED NOVEMBER 2022

Activating Prior Knowledge With English Language Learners

by Larry Ferlazzo, Katie Hull Sypnieski

July
2021

From Edutopia

by Larry Ferlazzo, Katie Hull Sypnieski

July 2021

From Edutopia

"Brain research from Carnegie Mellon psychologists confirms that it’s easier to learn something new when we can attach it to something we already know." Here are some strategies for building upon existing student knowledge and experiences.

6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners

by Emily Kaplan

Here are six essential strategies for teaching English language learners from experts with decades of experience in the field.

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A Synthesis of Research on Language of Reading Instruction for English Language Learners

by Robert E. Slavin

An in-depth study of reading programs geared towards English language learners that compares bilingual instruction with English-only approaches to learning. This research seeks to answer the question: what is the appropriate role of the native language in the instruction of English language learners?

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Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Reading Instruction

by Portland Public Schools

We can approach English language instruction with standard teaching methodologies and research-based reading instruction, but it's important to provide additional support. Here are some key tips and strategies.