Recommended Links
The following are links to recommended organizations and web sites that provide information on learning disabilities, ADHD, and other issues.
You can also see this list organized by type of organization, by focus, or by audience.
Washington County Cooperative Library Services, OR: Spanish Summer Reading Resources
These Spanish-language resources include reading tips, booklists, and information about bilingual programs at the library. The resources serve as a good model for other libraries looking to expand bilingual services or materials on their website.
Webcast: English Language Learners and Academic Language
Featuring Dr. Robin Scarcella, providing an overview to academic language instruction for English language learners, as well as teaching strategies, activity ideas, and recommended resources.
Weekly Reader: Spanish/Bilingual Books
The Weekly Reader Online sells sets of Spanish bilingual books for young elementary school children, including a number of titles related to content instruction.
Welcome to the Joys of Parenthood!: Parents' Guide
Random House produced this collection of tips and practical advice as well as topic-related book suggestions for parents of young children.
Welcoming New Immigrants at the Library
The Hennepin County Library in Minnesota offers resources for welcoming new immigrants to the library, including multilingual resources.
West Ed: Reading Apprenticeship Framework
Website for the Reading Apprenticeship Framework that describes the elements of the framework and includes links to articles.
West Virginia Department of Education: Keys to Comprehension
Information and lesson ideas for the "7 Keys to Comprehension" by Susan Zimmermann and Chryse Hutchins. Available on the West Virginia Department of Education website.
A nonprofit research, development, and service agency, WestEd strives to enhance and increase education and human development within schools, families, and communities.
This site provides a detailed description of think-pair-share activities and the value of using them in the classroom, as well as useful links on interactive instruction and instructional skills.
What's Special About Non-fiction?
This lesson plan from Scholastic offers ideas about ways to introduce students to nonfiction texts.
Merriam-Webster's Word Central offers kids a student dictionary, Daily Buzzword, and interactive word games.
Working with Children and Digital Technology
If you feel that you would like to add some action to your lessons, this is the site for you! It explains how educators can incorporate movies created by students into their lessons. The site describes all the materials you'll need and gives step-by-step instructions to ensure a successful experience.
Worldwide Literacy: ELL Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) in New York City Schools
This document presents statistics from a variety of countries on levels of education and literacy around the world. Published by the Long Island University Spanish Language Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center. New York State Education. May 2005.
Wrightslaw provides reliable, accurate information about No Child Left Behind issues — research based reading instruction, proficiency testing, parent involvement, tutoring and supplemental educational services, highly qualified teachers, transfers from failing schools, and public school choice.
