English Language

Operated by the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), the ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics (ERIC/CLL) disseminates information on current developments in education research, teacher training, and assessment of several language and linguistic areas.

A bilingual site for families and educators of English language learners.

The objectives of the Consortium are to enhance the quality of research, teaching, and information dissemination on the subject of language policy formation and study; to strengthen similarly-oriented programs of its member institutions, and to foster dialogue on the process of language policy formation in situations of ethnic and linguistic conflict in the modern world.

The CLAS Early Childhood Research Institute collects and describes early childhood/early intervention resources that have been developed across the U.S. for children with disabilities and their families and the service providers who work with them.

Researcher in bilingual education

The Division provides leadership, advocacy and support to districts, policymakers and citizens by promoting equitable access to language support services for students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have been identified as English Language Learners.

This web site highlights the politics of language, reporting on the English Only movement, bilingual education, Native American language revitalization, minority language rights, demographic data on language usage, and related issues.

Dr. Escamilla's research centers on educational issues related to Spanish-speaking language minority students in U.S. schools. She is specifically interested in issues related to the development of bilingualism and biliteracy in early elementary grades for this Spanish speaking population.

Researcher in education of English Language Learners, second language acquisition.

The National Education Policy Center (NEPC) sponsors research, produces policy briefs, and publishes expert third-party reviews of think tank reports. The Center’s publications are intended for a broad audience that includes academic experts, policy makers, the media, and the general public. Their goal is to provide high-quality information in support of democratic deliberation about education policy.

Teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is the primary professional development organization in the field of English language acquisition.

Home page of the Consortium Illinois belongs to for English language proficiency standards and the identification and annual assessment used to measure ELL English language proficiency.