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Teaching English Language Learners Colorín Colorado

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Across the country, teachers and other educators share the exciting but sometimes difficult challenge of teaching English, literacy skills, and academic content to a growing number of English language learners (ELLs). This is a rich section filled with strategies, ideas, recommendations, resources, videos, and news from the ELL field. Resources are organized by the topics below and additional Resources by Grade are also available in our ELL Basics section. The first year of working with ELLs can be full of challenges. Fortunately, there are a number of resources to help! Colorín Colorado has compiled this list to help new ELL teachers navigate their experiences in the classroom.

These resources may also be helpful for veteran teachers who are new to teaching ELLs. An important first step in helping English language learners succeed is building their confidence and comfort level by making them feel welcome in the classroom and building positive relationships wtih students. This section provides specific ideas and strategies to support ELLs' language and literacy development, such as tips for planning lessons and the use of language objectives, as well as broader approaches such as using... See tools, resources and tips to help educators support newly arrived English language learners. Colorín Colorado is pleased to present a rich library of video content focused on English language learners (ELLs), including classroom videos from schools around the country, professional development webcasts, and interviews with educators, administrators,... These videos can be used in a variety of settings, including professional development workshops, parent outreach events, and, in the case of author interviews, in the classroom.

Partners in the creation of these videos include the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the AFT Innovation Fund, the National Education Association, Carnegie Corporation, and the Education Development Center. Colorín Colorado is pleased to present a series of Facebook Live events focused on advocacy for English Language Learners (ELLs). The video archives from the events appear below. Acclaimed actress Rita Moreno hosts Becoming Bilingual, a 30-minute PBS program that examines the challenges of teaching children to read in a new language. This week, Shanna and Fuzz explore the invaluable resources available on Colorin Colorado, a website dedicated to supporting English learners in the classroom. They highlight the site's wealth of tools designed for teachers, parents, and administrators, making it easier to meet the diverse needs of students learning English.

Listeners will learn about key features such as grade-level support, bilingual resources for families, and a comprehensive resource library filled with books, articles, and videos. Shanna emphasizes the importance of these tools for fostering an inclusive learning environment, especially for new teachers or those welcoming English learners into their classrooms. Tune in for practical insights and tips on effectively utilizing Colorin Colorado to enhance student learning and engagement. Tech Tools for Teachers is part of the Education Podcast Network. https://www.edupodcastnetwork.com/ 01:53 - Exploring Resources for English Learners

05:31 - Exploring Educational Resources for English Learners 07:30 - Exploring Resources for English Learners The first year of working with English language learners (ELLs) can be full of challenges. Fortunately, there are a number of resources to help! Colorín Colorado has compiled this list to help new ELL teachers navigate their experiences in the classroom. These resources may also be helpful for veteran teachers who are new to teaching ELLs.

For related information, take a look at this Education Week article: 10 Assumptions to Rethink About English Language Learners. Don't miss our glossary of classroom words and phrases in Spanish! Hear from new teachers of ELLs in these interviews recorded at the American Federation of Teachers' TEACH conference! Follow us and connect with Colorín Colorado on the following channels:

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