English Language Learners (ELLs) and Common Core Learning
The Common Core State Standards are written for all students, but do not include specific support for ELLs at this time. In response to this, Stanford University's Kenji Hakuta is leading a national effort to develop resources aligned to the CCSS which will support English Language Learners.
Click here to learn more about the basis for this work, as well as ways to change your instruction to meet the needs of your ELL students.
Click here to view a presentation from the Center for Applied Linguistics outlining why the Common Core State Standards are appropriate for teaching English Language Learners.
Click here to access this bilingual site focused on The CCSS and ELLs. This website presents information about implementing the Common Core State Standards, gives differentiated lesson plans for ELLs which align to the CCSS, and even provides videos for professional development.
At a recent Understanding Language Conference, several issues pertaining to CCSS Language and Literacy Standards and their relation to ELLs. Click here to access the print and video log of this conference.
The AFT hosted a conversation about ELLs and the Common Core State Standards on November 13, 2012. Click here to access this webcast featuring the two major assessment consortia for the Common Core State Standards - Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium and the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).