Doing What Works: Teaching Elementary-School English Learners

Educators want to know what works, based on the best available evidence, and they want help implementing these research-based practices. The Doing What Works (DWW) website builds a bridge from research to action by providing concrete examples and practical tools. Among the topics covered, DWW provides an extension of the practice guide produced by the Institute of Education Sciences: Effective Literacy and English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades. Practices focus on formative assessment and intervention, developing vocabulary and academic English, and using peer-assisted learning. In this session, Nikola Filby, Director of Innovation Studies at WestEd, and Zoe Ann Brown, Senior Program Associate at the Comprehensive School Assistance Program at WestEd, will share specific examples of how schools assess and provide extra support for English learners and how teachers develop vocabulary. Participants will see and hear from educators in schools that are succeeding and learn about the DWW website as a resource for professional development.

Presenters

Nikola Filby (Primary)

Senior Program Director
WestEd

Zoe Ann Brown

Senior Program Associate
WestEd

Description

NCLB Accountability Requirements for English Learners

Understanding How to Navigate the Map of Standards for English Learners (Introductory)

Understanding How to Use the Essential ELD Standards for Teaching and Assessment (Intermediate)

Using Technology to Support English Language Arts Adoptions (Morning Session)

Using Technology to Support English Language Arts Adoptions (Afternoon Session)