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http://www.fcrr.org/staffpresentations/Publication1a.pdf

This article is by Dr. Joseph Torgeson, Director, Florida Center for Reading Research

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http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/100

Learning a second language for school is not simply a linguistic challenge; it poses social, cultural, academic, and cognitive challenges as well. This article describes a conceptual model for acquiring a second language for school that reflects all these challenges, and makes recommendations for instruction stemming from this model.

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ASCD: "The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development [ASCD] is a unique international, nonprofit, nonpartisan association of professional educators whose jobs cross all grade levels and subject areas. In their diversity, our members share a profound commitment to excellence in education. Founded in 1943, ASCD's mission is to forge covenants in teaching and learning for the success of all learners."

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http://reading.uoregon.edu/index.php

This website is designed to provide information, technology, and resources to teachers, administrators, and parents across the country. Big Ideas in Beginning Reading focuses on the five BIG IDEAS of early literacy: phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, fluency with text, vocabulary, and comprehension. The website includes definitions and descriptions of the research and theories behind each of the big ideas, describes how to assess the big ideas, gives information on how to teach the big ideas including instructional examples, and finally, shows you how to put it all together in your school.
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http://reading.uoregon.edu/

This website is designed to provide information, technology, and resources to teachers, administrators, and parents across the country. Big Ideas in Beginning Reading focuses on the five BIG IDEAS of early literacy: phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, fluency with text, vocabulary, and comprehension. The website includes definitions and descriptions of the research and theories behind each of the big ideas, describes how to assess the big ideas, gives information on how to teach the big ideas including instructional examples, and finally, shows you how to put it all together in your school.

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http://ucboces.schoolwires.com/4088_46821141521/site/default.asp

Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center [BETAC]: "The Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center at Ulster BOCES provides resources for designing, implementing, and enhancing educational services for pupils with limited English proficiency. BETAC services are funded by a grant from the New York State Education Department Office of Bilingual Education and are available at limited or no cost to Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster County school districts."

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http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/258

There are many children who are eligible for both special education and English as a Second Language instruction, but few models for how to serve these children well. Learn about a program in Clark County Nevada in which dually trained teachers provide overlapping instruction to meet both these needs.

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http://www.btboces.org/Care/
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Character Education Study Group: "The Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES Character Education Study Group is a committee of professionals representing school districts and local organizations in the Lower Hudson Region who are working together to help schools comply with the Character Education mandate of the SAVE legislation. The goal of this study group is to develop a K-12, comprehensive Character Education program which can be integrated throughout the curriculum."
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http://www.readingrockets.org/articles/5127

Anyone can learn a new language. Some people find it easier than others, but all of us can do it. People who can use two languages well are bilingual


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