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The goal of the nine family and caregiver activity sheets in this educator's guide is to provide families and caregivers with simple, fun activities they can use with their children to strengthen their language.

Three issues are explored in this article: (1) How do categorical acronyms such as ELL (English language learner), EL, ESL, and EAL (English as an additional language) misrepresent diversity?

This article serves as a review of literature regarding the importance of supporting English Learner (EL) students in the grade level classroom by utilizing a Before, During, and After (BDA) reading lesson framework.

Instruction in the English as a Second Language (ESL) composition classroom includes providing opportunities to nurture and encourage language acquisition.

Can a teacher education course be used to develop teacher education candidates' (TECs) competences when teaching diverse learners?

This article reports on initiatives implemented to increase family engagement of English learners (ELs) in several culturally and linguistically diverse school districts in the Midwest.

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) launched a nationally representative survey to better understand how school districts and charter management organizations (CMOs) have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This handbook consists of five chapters that address federal policies regarding the education of English Learners (ELs), program models, preparing teachers to work with ELs, and tips for engaging with EL families.

This report addresses effective strategies to promote early math learning for dual language learners (DLLs) in educational settings and at home. The report begins with an overview of the importance of early math learning and math achievement among DLLs nationally and in California.

This chapter in the book Inclusion, Education and Translanguaging provides classroom-based examples of how teachers can leverage the translanguaging and cultural knowledge of young children who come from homes where languages other than English is spoken.