http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/models?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "models" on Netvouz http://repositories.cdlib.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=crede This is the full paper reporting the Wayne Thomas, Virginia Collier Research that compares program models for ELLs over time. Ed. Research and Theories > Bilingual and ESL research jgordon Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:23:24 GMT http://www.azcentral.com/php-bin/clicktrack/print.php?referer=http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0226ellday1blomo0226.html In the first of a three-part series, The Arizona Republic surveys the history and current status of ELL programs in the state. The newspaper finds that in the six years since voters banned bilingual instruction, English-learners have continued to lag in academic achievement and drop out of school in alarming numbers. Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:03:00 GMT http://store.tcpress.com/0807736031.shtml This book by Ofelia B. Miramontes, Adel Nadeau, and Nancy L. Commins provides educators with a decision-making approach complemented by the process for designing programs for linguistically diverse students that goes beyond just consideration of "models". The Illinois Resource Center views this book as a must for any school seeking to restructure their schools to more effectively address the needs of ELLs. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Bilingual and ESL programs jgordon Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:35:28 GMT http://www.lindholm-leary.com/resources/review_research.pdf Effective Features of Dual Language Education Practices Lindholm-Leary San Jose State University Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:13:29 GMT http://www.roseburg.k12.or.us/RHS/library/pdfpage/researchprocess.html This site provided by Roseburg HS in Oregon provides great resources for the teaching (or student use of) the research process. There are many helpful activities. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Thu, 08 Dec 2005 20:27:24 GMT http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1221/p14s01-legn.html St. Paul is using a collaborative teaching model to serve ELLs with great success! Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:28:54 GMT http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1221/p14s01-legn.htm csmonitor.com Collaboration between classroom teachers and ELL experts has corresponded with rising test scores for nonnative speakers. Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:31:53 GMT http://education.byu.edu/cpse/co_teaching/co_teach_models.html Co-Teaching: A Model for Classroom Management jgordon Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:10:24 GMT http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/account/growthmodel/proficiency.html LEAD & MANAGE MY SCHOOL In April 2005, Secretary Spellings announced a New Path for the No Child Left Behind Act—a set of common-sense principles and approaches to guide states as they measure their progress in meeting the law's important "bright line" goals. (Note: All students still need to meet grade level standards by 2014 but perhaps the NCLB law by then could be revised to reflect growth for students who are making significant progress but still not meeting grade level standards.) Assessment > NCLB jgordon Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:36:07 GMT http://www.coursecrafters.com/ELL-Outlook/2005/jan_feb/ELLOutlookITIArticle2.htm By Suzanne Irujo, ELL Outlook™ Staff Writer This article explores the complexities of addressing the needs of ELLs who arrive in the U.S. with no English and no prior schooling. English as a New Language jgordon Sat, 20 May 2006 12:26:51 GMT