Research and Statistics: Student achievement in Utah, demographics in Utah and in the United States, a bibliography of recommended readings, and links to additional research.
A snapshot of 2004 and 2003 Utah CRT proficiency data.
Utah ELL enrollment & Alternative Language Services Demographics
Recommended Readings (PDF)
Articles from A to Z : Most effective ways of teaching English Language Learners
Teaching English Language Learners to Read (VHS): “U.S. Department of Education convened a panel of scholars to determine the best research-based practices for teaching English language learners. Learn about their findings in this 90-minute program.”
Reading Rockets Program 7: Becoming Bilingual (DVD): Hosted by Rita Moreno, “a 30-minute PBS program that examines the challenges of teaching children to read in a new language. The show visits six cities across the country to learn about the different ways schools are working to create bilingual readers.”
A Tale of Two Schools (DVD): “In this PBS special, Morgan Freeman tells the intimate story of a tumultuous year at two vulnerable schools. It's a tale of hope, of faith, and of the power of committed adults to help shape the life of a child.”
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