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ELL Resources

Implementing WIDA into Lesson Plans

Alabama ELL Resource Website

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

Teaching Channel - Teacher Toolkit for English Language Learners

Jasper City Schools - Policies, SIOP videos, handbook, and fact sheet

JCS-ELL-WIDA-resources and standards- ALSDE

JCS - CAN DO CHARTS

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.

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EL_2022110_Alabama-Framework-for-English-Learner-Success_V1.0.pdf

ALSDE EL Guidebook 2024:

This document is intended to provide basic requirements and guidance for policies, procedures, and practices for identifying, assessing, and serving ELs.

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EL_20240322_EL-Guidebook-2023-2024_V1.0.pdf

EL Resource Guide:

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.

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EL_2022110_EL-Resource-Guide-2022-2023_V1.0.pdf

EL Can Do Descriptors:

The Can Do Descriptors highlight what language learners can do at various stages of language development.

https://wida.wisc.edu/teach/can-do/descriptors