Resources
Checklist of Reading Strategy Development
Critical thinking skills are the focus in strategy development and graphic organizers are used extensively to guide students in organizing information with content-area concepts.
Publication: The Literacy Club
Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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Object(s): checklist
Collecting Linguistic, Cultural, and Academic Background Information on Students Survey
This blank survey can be used by educators who are collecting information about students' linguistic, cultural, and academic background. This information can be used to develop linguistically and culturally responsive units of instruction and lesson plans. .
Publication: Teaching for Biliteracy: Strengthening Bridges between Languages
Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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Object(s): survey
Colorín Colorado Immigration Guide
How to Support Immigrant Students and Families: Strategies for Schools and Early Childhood Programs
Colorín Colorado has published a new comprehensive guide for schools and early childhood programs about how they can support immigrant students and families. The in-depth guide includes more than 50 strategies which are accompanied by tips, recommended resources and videos, related research, and anecdotes from Colorín Colorado’s extensive network of educators and partners.
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Policy, Leadership, and Advocacy
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Object(s): Reference
Common Core en Español
This link leads to the Common Core Translation Project, also known as Common Core en Español, which has been developed by the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and the California Department of Education and endorsed by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). This translated and linguistically augmented version of the California Common Core ELA/Literacy Standards and Math Standards in Spanish is posted on this website for free public access and is available to individuals in California and across the country.
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Policy, Leadership, and Advocacy
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Object(s): website
Context-responsive pathways to literacy for bilingual and English learners
A presentation that shows teachers how to target the same high standards while providing different learning pathways for diverse learners.
Publication: The Literacy Club
Topic: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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Object(s): framework, presentation
Criticisms of the Common Core State Standards
This link leads to veteran educator Susan Ohanian's website where she has posted criticisms about the Common Core State Standards.
Publication: Caslon Community
Topic: Policy, Leadership, and Advocacy
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Object(s): website
Differentiating Assignment Template
Complete the Differentiated Assignment Template for your students. The key is to align teacher expectations for use with what students at particular ELP levels can do with language.
Publication: Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners: A Guide for K-12 Teachers, second edition
Topic: Professional Development
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Object(s): template
Differentiating Instruction and Assessment, presentation
The presentation from Rebecca Field.
Publication: Differentiating Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners: A Guide for K-12 Teachers, second edition
Topic: Professional Development
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Object(s): Presentation