EL Insights
Announcements on this page are generally from the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), or other relevant government agencies and offices, about concerns facing English learner education.
Making the Most of Summer: NCELA Resources to Recharge, Reflect, and Get Ready for Fall
Type: Article
Summer looks different for everyone in the field of English learner (EL) education. Some teachers are using the break to catch their breath. Others are deep in curriculum planning, professional learning, or family outreach that doesn't stop just because the school year has. Wherever you land, NCELA…Reflections from Utah ELEVATE: Empowering Educators to Support English Learners
Type: Guest post
In their own words, participants share key lessons, insights, and instructional shifts resulting from their involvement in the Utah ELEVATE project.Weber State University's English Learner Empowerment Via Advanced Teacher Education (Utah ELEVATE) project is a 2022 National Professional Development…Strengthening Bilingual and ESL Teacher Preparation Through Project EBEST
Type: Guest post
Project Enhancing Quality Teacher Preparation Through Research-based Instructional Best Practices for Bilingual and English Learners (Project EBEST), a National Professional Development Program grantee at Texas A&M University, focuses on preparing educators to effectively support emergent…Supporting Early Literacy for English Learners
Type: Article
Exposure to high-quality early literacy instruction is one of the most important building blocks for English learners (ELs). Developing strong reading, writing, and language skills from an early age sets the stage for academic success, effective communication, and social-emotional growth. Teachers…Download the Family Toolkit app for Android and IOS
As part of our mission, NCELA has created three toolkits designed to promote high-quality educational experience for ELs and their families. This crosswalk outlines the content and intended audience for each toolkit.
Toolkits
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Grant Programs
Federal Support of Multilingual Learners
learning more about federal grant programs that support the teaching and engagement of multilingual learners and their families, including Title III state Formula Grants and OELA discretionary grants.
