Webliography

The following Web sites about English language learners are recommended as further resources for teachers, parents, and administrators

www.cal.org/topics/prek-12literacy.html
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS (CAL) is a private, non-profit organization of scholars and educators who use the findings of linguistics and related sciences in identifying and addressing language-related issues. CAL conducts 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. CAL's Language and Literacy Division specializes in projects that center on literacy acquisition in the elementary and secondary grades, particularly among learners for whom English is a second language. CAL is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and contains the library of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics.

http://www.hsrcenter.ucla.edu/partner/clmer.shtml
CENTER FOR LANGUAGE MINORITY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (CLMER) promotes equity in schools and society. A priority is the creative use of technology in service to communities at a local, national, and international level. CLMER is based at the College of Education, California State University, Long Beach.

www.crede.uscs.edu
CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON EDUCATION, DIVERSITY AND EXCELLENCE (CREDE) is a Federally funded research and development program focused on improving the education of students of all ages whose ability to reach their potential is challenged by language or cultural barriers, race, geographic location, or poverty. Located at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CREDE offers a wide range of multi-media products, print publications, and a useful Web site for practitioners, researchers, and educators.

http://clas.uiuc.edu
EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES (CLAS) Institute identifies, valuates, and promotes effective and appropriate early intervention practices and preschool practices that are sensitive and respectful to children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. CLAS is a Federally funded collaborative effort of several universities, ERIC libraries, and the Council for Exceptional Children.

www.ael.org/eric/
ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON RURAL EDUCATION AND SMALL SCHOOLS (CRESS) encompasses American Indians and Alaska Natives, Mexican Americans, Migrants, and Outdoor Education. It acquires and screens materials, keeps a bibliographic database (including Web-based materials), answers requests for information, develops and disseminates free and low-cost publications, and conducts workshops. The host institution for ERIC/CRESS is AEL (Appalachian Educational Laboratory) in Charleston, WV.

www.cal.org/ericcll
ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE ON LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS (CLL) is operated by the Center for Applied Linguistics, a private non-profit organization. ERIC/CLL provides a wide range of services and materials for language educators, most
of them free of charge. All publications focus on current trends and issues in the language education field, including bilingual education and English as a second language.

www.headstartinfo.org/infocenter/literacy_tk/links_jun04.htm
LINKS TO LITERACY. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 is a compilation of Internet sites designed to support Head Start's literacy initiatives. Three web sites are posted. The Center for Applied Linguistics site discusses the benefits of knowing two languages. The Colorin' Colorado site identifies activities and resources parents can use with their children and is in English and Spanish. The Public Library Association site reports on the results of early literacy programs provided by public libraries.

www.NABE.org
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BILINGUAL EDUCATION (NABE) is a professional organization at the national level devoted to representing both English language learners and bilingual education professionals. It represents over 5,000 educators and parents with affiliate organizations in 28 states. NABE advocates for a variety of programs that provide language supports to English Language Learners.

www.ncela.gwu.edu
NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION & LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (NCELA) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse earners in the U.S. NCELA provides information through its Web site and topical publications and produces the Office of English Language Acquisition’s weekly electronic news bulletin, Newsline.

http://nnell.org
NATIONAL NETWORK FOR EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNING (NNELL) includes educators involved in teaching foreign languages to children. Its mission is to promote opportunities for all children to develop a high level of competence in at least one language in addition to their own.

www.ed.gov/offices/OELA
OFFICE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, LANGUAGE ENHANCEMENT, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS (OELA’s) mission is to identify major issues affecting the education of English Language Learners and to assist and support state and local systemic reform efforts that emphasize high academic standards, school accountability, professional training and parent involvement. OELA was formerly the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA).

www.TESOL.org
TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL’S) mission is to ensure excellence in English language teaching to speakers of other languages. TESOL values professionalism in language education; individual language rights; accessible, high quality education; collaboration in a global community; interaction of research and reflective practice for educational improvement; and respect for diversity and multiculturalism.