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English Language Learners

The population of English language learners (ELLs) in U.S. public schools is quickly on the rise. This section includes information about the most effective ways to teach ELL students (sometimes referred to as ESL students), methods for encouraging learning, and ways to promote family involvement. Please also visit our sister web site ColorinColorado.org, which is specifically focused on how to help ELL students succeed in school.

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Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom: Reading Instruction
By: Portland Public Schools (OR) and Colorín Colorado (2009)

Creating a Welcoming Classroom Environment
By: Colorín Colorado (2009)

Successful Field Trips with English Language Learners
By: Kristina Robertson (2009)

Writing Poetry with English Language Learners
By: Kristina Robertson (2009)

Introducing and Reading Poetry with English Language Learners
By: Kristina Robertson (2009)

Math Instruction for English Language Learners
By: Kristina Robertson (2009)

Five Things Teachers Can Do to Improve Learning for ELLs in the New Year
By: Kristina Robertson (2009)

A Multidimensional Approach to Vocabulary Instruction: Supporting English Language Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
By: Rebecca Silverman (2009)

Using Multimedia to Promote Vocabulary Learning: Supporting English Language Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
By: Rebecca Silverman and Sara Hines (2009)

Increasing ELL Student Reading Comprehension with Non-fiction Text
By: Kristina Robertson (2008)

Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences with Bilingual Families
By: Kristina Robertson (2008)

Accessing Students' Background Knowledge in the ELL Classroom
By: Kristina Robertson (2008)

Developing Academic Language: Got Words?
By: E. Sutton Flynt and William G. Brozo (2008)

Pre-K and Latinos
By: Pre-K Now (2008)

Second Language Acquisition
By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2008)

Learning Two Languages
By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2008)

Interactivity Seen as Key
By: Mary Ann Zehr (2007)

Best Practice for ELLs: Peer-Assisted Learning
By: U.S. Department of Education (2007)

Best Practice for ELLs: Vocabulary Instruction
By: U.S. Department of Education (2007)

Best Practice for ELLs: Small-Group Interventions
By: U.S. Department of Education (2007)

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