Implementing WIDA into Lesson Plans
Colorin Colorado - Resources for Alabama and a variety of ELL resources
TransAct - Resources for translating school to home communications
TeachThought - 50 Resources for ELL educators
Reading Rockets - Large reading resource, including a variety of ELL resources to use in the classroom
Jasper City Schools - Policies, SIOP videos, handbook, and fact sheet
Sheltered Instruction Video Series- To be watched by all new employees to the Jasper City School System.
Alabama Framework for English Learner Success:
The Alabama Framework for English Learner Success is composed of the state’s vision and principles which are grounded in high-quality, evidence-based instruction, foundational for improving the state’s educational priorities, supports, programs, and practices for ELs.
This document is intended to provide basic requirements and guidance for policies, procedures, and practices for identifying, assessing, and serving ELs.
Guide from Student Assessment provides detailed information about identification of an English Learner, attainment criteria, and information for educators responsible for administering WIDA Screener and ACCESS for ELLs.