This brief synthesizes three REL West studies that found variations in EL students’ achievement based on varying demographic and linguistic characteristics, reinforcing the idea that different EL students would benefit from differentiated and targeted programs and services.
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Guidance for Navigating Remote Learning for English Learner Students
Children who are learning English require special consideration during remote learning. As teachers and administrators grapple with the monumental task of adapting remote instruction to English language learners, state and district leaders must continue to provide extensive support, strategies, and guidance for engaging their English learners. This guidance document aims to support that process.
Walking in Both Worlds: Native American Students and Language Acquisition
Educators and administrators must be aware of the critical nature of native language maintenance. Without that understanding, schools can’t fully appreciate the current efforts to bring these languages into school settings. This REL Southwest blog highlights the importance of supporting Native American students in crucial areas such as native language acquisition, development, and preservation as well as English language acquisition […]
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition Fact Sheets
Successful Implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials
This report provides case studies of five districts, each taking a different approach to providing professional learning to support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials. Lessons learned by district and school leaders are shared in these five districts’ successful implementation journeys.