ACHIEVE Resources

Online Community

• Education Connections portal for educators working with ELs

Standards

• Ohio English Language Proficiency Standards
• ELPA21 English Language Proficiency Standards
• WIDA English Language Development Standards
• Ohio Learning Standards for English/Language Arts
• Extended Standards
• TESOL/NCATE Standards

Websites for Teachers

• Colorín Colorado This site is filled with useful information, strategies, activities, and resources for all teachers of ELs, whether you are an ESL teacher or a content area teacher
• everythingESL This site offers lesson plans, teaching tips and resources
• ESLPoint This site offers lesson plans and teaching tips by skill level
• Understanding Language Stanford University's Teaching Resources

General Information

• National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
• ODE Lau Resource Center
• English Language Learners in America's Great City Schools
• U.S. Department of Education Office of English Language Acquisition
• Educator's Practice Guide: Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle School
• U.S. Department of Education Newcomer Tool Kit

Professional Associations

• TESOL International Association
• Ohio TESOL
• National Council of Teachers of English

Websites for Students

• Interesting Things for ESL Students
• English Page
• 5 Minute English
• Activities for ESL Students
• British Council LearnEnglish Kids