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Designing a Structured Immersion Model for English Language Learners: Learning From the Success of Synergy Academies
Webinar23 Mar, 2010 to 23 Mar, 2012
The National Charter School Resource Center hosted a webinar March 23, 2012, which explored the exemplary implementation of the structured immersion model for English language learners at… Read more

Processes and Challenges in Identifying Learning Disabilities Among Students Who Are English Language Learners in Three New York State Districts.
ReportsMaria Teresa Sanchez, Caroline Parker, Bercem Akbayin, and Anna McTigue01 Feb, 2010
This study examines practices and challenges in the processes applied in three New York State districts in identifying learning disabilities among students who are English language learners… Read more

Succeeding With English Language Learners: Lessons Learned from the Great City Schools
ReportsCouncil of the Great City Schools05 Oct, 2009
In this report, the Council of the Great City Schools explores district-level policies and practices that have been implemented in school districts that have had varied success in helping… Read more

Connecting Research About English Language Learners to Practice: An Introductory Guide for Educators
ReportsPeggie Garcia03 Aug, 2009
To help educators make informed decisions about English language learners (ELLs), this Connecting Research to Practice brief provides an overview of key research findings, highlights… Read more

Response to Intervention and English Learners
ReportsJana Echevarria and Jan Hasbrouck01 Jul, 2009
The Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners (CREATE) is a National Research and Development Center funded by the Institute of Education… Read more

Using the SIOP Model to Improve Middle School Science Instruction
ReportsJennifer Himmel, Deborah Short, Catherine Richards, and Jana Echevarria01 May, 2009
The Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners (CREATE) is a National Research and Development Center funded by the Institute of Education… Read more

Teaching English Language Learners: What the Research Does--and Does Not--Say
PublicationClaude Goldenberg01 Jul, 2008
In this accessible article, Claude Goldenberg summarizes key findings from two rigorous reviews of the research about effective instruction for English language learners (ELLs) and… Read more

Preparing to Serve English Language Learner Students: School Districts With Emerging English Language Learner Communities
ReportsAnnette M. Zehler, Carolyn Adger, Cate Coburn, Igone Arteagoitia, Krystal Williams, and Louis Jacobson01 Jun, 2008
This report from REL Appalachia aims to help school districts that are experiencing significant growth of their English language learner (ELL) student population. The authors highlight… Read more

Educating English Language Learners: Building Teacher Capacity. Roundtable Report
ReportsBallantyne, K.G., Sanderman, A. R., & Levy, J. 25 Apr, 2008
America’s schools have experienced a sharp increase in the number of students who are not proficient enough in English to fully access academic content in all of their classes. This report… Read more

A Cultural, Linguistic, and Ecological Framework for Response to Intervention With English Language Learners
ReportsJulie Esparza Brown and Jennifer Doolittle01 Jan, 2008
This 2008 brief was published by the National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems. It provides educators with a framework to guide the implementation of Response to… Read more