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The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is a private, non-profit organization:  a group of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related problems.  CAL carries out a wide range of activities including research, teacher education,analysis and dissemination of information, design and development of instructional materials, technical assistance, conference planning, program evaluation, and policy analysis.

CREDE is one of five national research and development centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement.  In collaboration with the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), the center supports the education of students from diverse backgrounds through conducting research, identifying and developing effective educational practices, and dissemination information through print and other media (e.g. newsletters, research reports, videotapes).

Colorin Colorado's website has a wide range of resources for educators and parents.  There are several links to current research articles in the resource section.  There is information available in both English and Spanish.

This website is also known as Dave's ESL Cafe.  It has tips on classroom techniques and exercises, how to find and keep a job in, certification information, and employment postings.

A site with helpful teaching tips and ideas.


Graphic Organizers

This website has several graphic organizers that are in PDF format and are reproducible.

IDRA is an independent, non-profit organization that advocates the right of every child to a quality education.  For almost 30 years, IDRA has worked for excellence and equity in education in Texas and across the United States.  IDRA conducts research and development activities;  creates, implements and administers innovative education programs;  and provides teacher, administrator, and parent training and technical assistance.

Find a free online multilingual glossary, specializing in math terminology, at the Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Web site.  Users can select from among 14 languages:  Arabic, Bengali, Brazilian Portuguese, Cantonese, Chinese, English, Haitian, Hmong, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese.
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) is the only professional organization at the national level wholly devoted to representing both English language learners and bilingual education professionals.  Along with our affiliate organizations in 23 states, we represent a combined membership of more than 20,000 bilingual and English-as-a-second-language teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, university professors and students, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and parents.

The Hispanic Family Learning Institute (HFLI), a division of the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), recognizes that parents, as well as professionals, can become leaders in creating an educational community.  To further its aim in creating a literate nation, NCFL provides support for parents in their efforts to educate themselves and take an active role in the education of their children.  The NCFL site includes information (in English and Spanish) about NCFL-provided and other useful ELL print and online resources, most of which are accessible free of charge

 1. Improve the education of limited English proficient (LEP) children by assisting them to learn English and meeting challenging state, academic and student academic achievement standards.

2. Provide enhanced instructional opportunities for immigrant children and youth.


Teaching Tolerance provides educators with free educational materials that promote respect for differences and appreciation of diversity in the classroom and beyond.

TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Langauges - is the acronym that refers to the professional association, the profession, and the field itself.  The global professional association, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, in the United States, has more than 13,500 members in over 140 countries and is recognized as a nongovernmental organization (BGO) of the United Nations Department of Public Information. Its mission is to ensure excellence in English language teaching to speakers of other languages.

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