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To adequately assist English Learners (ELs) in learning both content concepts and English simultaneously, all educators need to view themselves as language teachers. Here are 10 tips for supporting ELs in general education classrooms.

Supporting infusion of ESOL into teacher education programs is the purpose of this Resources page presented by experts in the field of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Here are some tips for parents of ELs on how to help their children become successful in school.

Learning to speak two languages is like learning any other skill. To do it well, children need lots of practice, which parents can help provide. This American Speech-Language-Hearing Association brief gives information and tips for parents.

This article identifies the qualities of strong writing instruction, and offers advice to teachers for incorporating writing instruction into their practice, using tools like notebooks and journals, and sharing strategies that reinforce the importance of pre-writing and revision.