It also includes lesson plans designed to teach students about diversity and to foster tolerance and appreciation for other cultures. A monthly web journal and general resource for ESL teachers of all age groups. What Educators Can Do Online guides and publications from the Department of Education's America Reads Program , including practical, research-based steps to help teachers, principals, superintendents, and other school personnel raise student reading achievement. A guide designed primarily for parents that discusses research regarding brain and language skills development in infants.
Downloadable editions are available online in English or Spanish .
A brief ERIC digest covering factors influencing the design of ESL and bilingual programs and how different types are classified. A guide to ERIC digests, online journals, listservs, bibliographies, and other web resources related to instruction, assessment, program development, and policy. A brief ERIC digest covering characteristic of effective programs and factors to consider when selecting one for your school. A searchable database maintained by the Center for Applied Linguistics that includes survey information of states, districts, and schools that are involved in using the ESL Standards for curriculum, assessment, and professional development purposes. This information is intended to facilitate communication among practitioners working on standards-based educational reforms that include English Language Learners.