Helpful Links
Immigration Resources
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – Multilingual Resource Center
English Language Acquisition
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition – Information about effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the U.S.
Bilingual/English as a Second Language Education
From NJDOE: Applying ESL Credits to WL/ELA
NJTESOL/NJBE YouTube recorded workshops
English Learner Toolkit – Helps state and local education agencies help English Learners (ELs) by fulfilling legal obligations.
Newcomer Toolkit – For U.S. educators and others who work directly with immigrant students—including asylees and refugees—and their families
New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA)
Bilingual/ESL Podcast – Bite-sized conversations about ELL education
English as a Second Language (ESL) Requirements, NJ
Bilingual Education Requirements
A Guide to New Jersey Multilingual Learners (MLs) Programs
Dual Language Schools – A community for dual language school leaders, educators, advocates and parents
Title III, Part A Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in New Jersey
Implementing English Language Learner Program Services in New Jersey
Supporting Multilingual Learners With Disabilities from WIDA
Curriculum
WIDA Digital Explorer Poster – Connections between the New Jersey state content standards and the WIDA ELD Language Standards Framework, 2020 Edition
WIDA Digital Standards Framework Explorer – digital look-up of the 2020 WIDA ELD Standards Framework. Pin, copy, and paste selected standards into unit and lesson plans.
WIDA Digital Explorer Scavenger Hunt (15 minute training activity)
WIDA English Language Development
Model Curriculum ELL Unit – One unit from the ELL Scaffolded Student Learning Objectives expanded into a comprehensive unit for each grade level containing recommended texts, assessments, and detailed lesson plans
State Testing Requirements
Option_2 – Using Existing Policy to Support English Language Learners: NJPSA
Creating Equity and Opportunity: Option 2 for Newcomers
Identification of Students as Multilingual Learners
ACCESS for ELLs 2.0/Alternate ACCESS for ELLs – Statewide assessment for ELLs only
WIDA Alternate ACCESS Participation Decision Tree
Key Dates and Information Seal of Biliteracy – Certifies graduating high school students who are able to demonstrate proficiency in English and one or more world languages.
Teacher Resources
Does My English Learner Indeed Have a Disability? – Solange A. Lopes Murphy, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey, USA
Education Week: Learning the Language – Mary Ann Zehr’s blog for Education Week – news, controversies, initiatives, research, and legislative updates about teaching English language learners
ESL Teachers Board – Job listings, lesson plans, games, and more
Financial Literacy Curriculum – including materials
Hope4Education – Training, presentations, discussion forums, and tele-chats hosted by Hope Blecher-Sass
Internet Second Language Collective – A file-swapping community of ESL, French, Spanish and German teachers sharing free, downloadable language-teaching materials
The Internet TESL Journal For Teachers of English as a Second Language – Articles, Research Papers, Lessons Plans, Classroom Handouts, Teaching Ideas & Links
ELL2.0 – Multiple resources for teachers
Learning for Justice – An Educator’s Guide to the Immigration Debate
Learning for Justice Resources
Immigration Debate Lesson Plan from PBS
A Parent Involvement Guide for Educators of Pre-K & K English Language Learners – from NJDOE
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition – Family Toolkit – Student and family rights, school information, and more
K-8 Students
Kindersite – 1,000s of links to graded English content suitable for ages 2 to 6
Learning Games for Kids – Learning games and songs for preschool and elementary children
SpellingCity.com – Lessons, Games, Tests, of over 25,000 words, and teacher-assigned word practice
Starfall.com – Phonics lessons, interactive books, and word games
Unite for Literacy – Online books with pictures and audio, interest level: young students
AAA Math – over 2500 interactive math lesson pages
NASA’s Space Place – NASA’s education program; also available in Spanish
K-12 Students
Newcomer Quizlet Page – flash cards and activities with basic vocabulary
Mrs. Hurley’s ESL Page – Tips, activities, information & links for students and teachers
FreeWorksheets.com – Free access, no login or subscription required, organized by grade, aligned to standards with teaching guidelines
Windows to the Universe – A comprehensive science education and reference site with related topics in the humanities, also in Spanish
High School, Adult, & College Students
Seal of Biliteracy – nationwide
Seal of Biliteracy – NJ
Driver’s License State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Driver’s Licence_NJ Permit Tests – FREE practice tests, also available in Spanish
English podcasts: 12 best podcasts for learning English in 2021
Khan Academy Multilingual – Practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
Financial Literacy Lessons for ESL Students
5 Minute English – Easy explanations with exercises for grammar, reading, listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary
Basic English Speaking Lessons – 3,000 lessons for the 3,000 most commonly used words in English
Breaking News English – Free, daily current affairs lesson plans
Dave’s ESL Cafe – Numerous topics for ESL/EFL students and teachers
English as a Second Language – Free online English-learning resources for ESL/EFL teachers and students
ESL Gold – Text, audio, pictures, handouts, quizzes, and more categorized by skill and level
ESL Lessons & Help – Lessons, classroom activities and practice for students
ELRC Links – for student practice from the Bergen Community College ESL tutoring center
College and Career Planning Resources
New Jersey’s County Vocational-Technical Schools
undocuJersey Educational Resources
AcademicInfo – An education resource center with extensive subject guides and distance learning information
Professional Organizations
National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) International Association
Foreign Language Educators of New Jersey (FLENJ)
Statewide Parents Advocacy Network (SPAN) – An independent 501(c)3 organization committed to empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health, and mental health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth