The world wide web is filled with resources, research, and information for educators. Through this page you will find access to both on-line and Central Rivers AEA resources organized by different topics. You may want to visit other tabs, as many of the sites fall under numerous topics. Go and Explore!
Keep in mind, that Central Rivers AEA has two Consultants for English Language Learners who are here to provide support for your district and engage in professional discussions where districts are looking for guidance or more information on resources and other topics.
AEA materials
Central Rivers AEA offers a wealth of materials and resources for district and classroom use.
Central Rivers AEA Medianet Online Catalog
Educators can access many supplementary items such as ipads, play-aways (MP3 players pre-loaded with recorded books), mulit-copy books, low-level high interest readers, themed kits filled with realia and so much more! Visit the Central Rivers AEA Medianet Catalog to search for items that can supplement your instructional units.
Educators also have access to professional books and other language materials. For your convenience, below are mini-catalog of materials for check out:
Spanish Elementary Language Materials
Spanish Secondary Language Materials
ELL and Special Education Professional Books
Iowa AEA Online is site that offers access to materials and resources for educators, students, AND families! The Iowa AEA Online Resources document will provide some ideas on how to use these sites with your English Learners.
Online links
The world wide web is full of websites, articles, and research based best practice for ELLs!
We have provided links to organizations and some articles that are geared towards educators.
There is so much for us to learn! Go and Explore!
Articles
There are so many articles that we could guide you to! Below we have linked you to a few of our favorites to start your
journey. You can access many more researched based articles through the Professional Agencies and Organizations links.
Contextual Factors in Second Language Acquisition
What Elementary Teachers Need to Know about Language
Keys to Success for English Language Learners
Successful Strategies for English Language Learners
Sheltered Instruction Observation (SIOP) Model
Working with Young English Language Learners: Some Considerations
Best Practices for Adolescent ELLs