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Methods of Teaching Language and Literacy for English Language Learners
The course will examine language acquisition and how it impacts the academic achievement of students learning English as a new language. Participants will explore research-based practices that develop the four domains of language: listening, speaking, reading and writing. They will have the opportunity to experience interactive strategies and practices of engaging with multimedia text that can be used to support literacy across the content areas for English language learners (ELLs).
What are the CTLE language-acquisition requirements?
If your professional certificate is in English to Speakers of Other Languages or you hold a bilingual extension annotation, a minimum of 50% of your CTLE hours must be in language acquisition, including a focus on best practices for co-teaching...
Tips and resources for educators of newly arrived ELL students
The UFT has compiled a selection of tools, resources and tips to help you support newly arrived English Language Learners in your classroom.
Testimony submitted to the New York City Council Education Committee oversight hearing on COVID impact on English language learners
UFT Vice President for Education Mary Vaccaro submitted testimony to the New York City Council Education Committee oversight hearing on COVID impact on English language learners.
ELL Conference 2019
A record number of participants enjoyed challenging workshops at the fourth annual UFT Conference on Effective Instruction for English Language Learners — ExcELLing — at union headquarters in Manhattan on Oct. 19.
English Language Learners (ELL) Complaint Form
This complaint form, for use by educators, parents and other concerned individuals, will ensure English language learners (ELLs) receive the services and supports they need to succeed. Tell us why you feel students are not receiving required...
Resources supporting effective instruction for ELLs
Check out our new list of resources for teachers of English language learners: helpful websites, useful research and publications, professional organizations and more.
English Language Learners
Check out these resources to help educators succeed in teaching ELLs.