Resources

Guide

Summary for Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School

October 1, 2022

This provides a summary of the evidence-based practices educators can use when teaching literacy and other content to English learners in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Guide

Instructional Tips Based on the Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School

October 1, 2022

This resource provides tips on teaching practices that can be used in whole class, small group, or one-on-one settings to build students’ English language proficiency and literacy.

Video

Connecting Classroom Instruction to Learning at Home: Building Oral and Written Language Skills

December 1, 2021

This video shows how to extend elementary classroom learning to the home with two Family and Caregiver Activity Sheets: Asking and Answering Questions About an Informational Text and Writing Note...

Video

Connecting Classroom Instruction to Learning at Home: Supporting Young English Learners to Develop Academic Vocabulary Across Content Areas

December 1, 2021

This video demonstrates how educators, families, and caregivers partnered to prepare transitional kindergarten children for classroom lessons on sequential language and then extend this learning ...

Video

Connecting Classroom Instruction to Learning at Home: Applying Academic Vocabulary and Language to Multiple Contexts

December 1, 2021

This video focuses on how the Family and Caregiver Activity sheets Word Detective and Interviewing a Special Person can extend classroom lessons on academic vocabulary to help elementary age Engl...

Webinar

What Works: Evidence-Based Math, Reading & Writing Tips for In-Person & Remote Instruction

July 1, 2021

What Works Clearinghouse released a webinar for educators on evidence-based practices to support math, reading, and writing instruction, as well as instructional resources to share with parents and ca...

Reference

What Works: Evidence-Based Math, Reading & Writing Tips for In-Person & Remote Instruction

July 1, 2021

What Works Clearinghouse released a webinar for educators on evidence-based practices to support math, reading, and writing instruction, as well as instructional resources to share with parents and ca...

Infographic

Evidence-Based Recommendations for Remote Writing Instruction in the Secondary Grades

October 1, 2020

This infographic provides examples from two practice guides about secondary school instruction in writing that can be implemented for free or at a low cost in remote learning settings.

Infographic

Evidence-Based Recommendations for Remote Reading Instruction in the Elementary Grades

October 1, 2020

This infographic provides examples from three practice guides about elementary school instruction in reading that can be implemented for free or at a low cost in remote learning settings.

Infographic

Evidence-Based Recommendations for Remote Writing Instruction in the Elementary Grades

October 1, 2020

This infographic provides examples from two practice guides about elementary school instruction in writing that can be implemented for free or at a low cost in remote learning settings.

Video

Teaching Newcomer English Learners: Four Powerful Vocabulary Practices

May 6, 2019

Newcomer English learner students must navigate new social structures, school systems, and cultural dynamics-while learning new content in English. One way schools can support them is by building teac...

Guide

Professional Learning Communities Facilitator's Guide

April 1, 2019

This guide is designed to assist teams of educators in applying the evidence-based strategies presented in the Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle Schoo...

Video

Early Reading Outcomes in the Pacific Region: A Focus on English Learners

February 7, 2019

Using the What Works Clearinghouse guide on Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, this archived webinar focuses on foundational reading skills for...

Video

Improving Language Acquisition Among English Learners: Four Powerful Evidence-Based Activities

February 1, 2018

How can teachers help English learners build their language skills while they learn complex grade-level content? This REL Northwest instructional video illustrates four evidence-based practices teache...

Video

Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, Part 1

March 25, 2015

This bridge event webinar, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, was hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest on November 10,...

Video

Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, Part 2

March 25, 2015

This bridge event webinar, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, was hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest on November 10,...

Video

Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, Part 3

March 25, 2015

This bridge event webinar, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, was hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest on November 10,...

Video

Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School, Part 4

March 25, 2015

This bridge event webinar, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to EnglishLearners in Elementary and Middle School, was hosted by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southwest on November 10, ...

Webinar

Overview of the Practice Guide

May 1, 2014

The presenters cover key recommendations in the areas of academic vocabulary, content-area material, written language, and small-group instructional intervention. The slide deck is available along wit...

Guide

ePub: Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School

April 1, 2014

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Guide

MOBI: Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School

April 1, 2014

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Resources for Educators

Practice Guide: Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School