Teacher Resources
Office for Improving Second Language Achievement
- Best Practices for English Language Learners (43 MB pdf)
Characteristics of effective school programs for English Language Learners, as researched by Project ISLA
- Texas Early Education Models (TEEM) Project (pdf)
A report on the state of early childhood education, with recommendations
- Transiciones (Actividades para Maestras) (Word doc)
Spanish lyrics to many popular kids songs
- Lista de Control del Ambiente del Salon (Word doc)
An evaluation sheet (in Spanish) for classroom atmosphere
- Basic Classroom Environment Checklist (Word doc)
An evaluation sheet (in English) for classroom atmosphere
- Effective Bilingual Education Program Checklist (Word doc)
A list of essential elements for an effective bilingual program
- Strategies and Resources for Mainstream Teachers of English Language Learners (pdf)
This booklet is one of a series fo "hot topics" reports produced by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
- Getting Smart about Data (pdf)
Satisfying federal reporting requirements while helping schools improve
- Reclassification of English Learners, James B. Grissom California Department of Education (pdf)
An analysis of reclassification relative to California education
- Building Trust with Schools and Diverse Families:A Foundation for Lasting Partnerships (pdf)
Family involvement and No Child Left Behind
- Dual Language Research: Effective Practices For Promoting Bilingualism (Powerpoint)
A presentation from a research study conducted by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
- Title III Updates from TEA NCLB Program Coordination (Powerpoint)
A presentation on an update on Title III, Part A
- Special Education Evaluation of English Language Learners (ELL) (Powerpoint)
A presentation by Dr. Criselda G. Alvarado
- Bilingual Special Education Evaluations (Powerpoint)
A presentation by Dr. Criselda G. Alvarado
- Title III Updates from ESC Meeting, December 2005 (Powerpoint)
- LEP Cycle III Grant Awardees (Powerpoint)
- Project ELL: English Language and Literacy Acquisition-Celebrate Our Rising Stars Summit V (Powerpoint)

