District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support
English Language Learners

Professional Development External Resources

Below find external resources that specifically address professional development for teachers of English Language Learners.

Web Sites

Center for Applied Linguistics

Equity Assistance Center at Brown University

School for International Training

On-line Articles

Clair, N., Adger, C. T., Short, D., & Millen, E. (1998). Implementing standards with English language learners: Initial findings from four middle schools. Providence, RI: Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory at Brown University.
http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/implementing/imp-std.pdf

Garet, M. S., Porter, A. C., Desimone, L., Birman, B. F., & Yoon, K. S. (2001). What makes professional development effective? Results from a national sample of teachers. American Educational Research Journal, 38 (4), 915-945.
http://aztla.asu.edu/ProfDev1.pdf

Renyi, J. (1996). Teachers take charge of their learning: Transforming professional development for student success. New York: National Foundation for the Improvement of Education.
http://www.nfie.org/publications/takecharge_full.htm

Books and Journals

Lieberman, A. , & Miller (Eds). (2001) Teachers caught in the action: Professional development that matters. New York: Teacher s College Press.

Saphier, J., & Grower, R. (1997). The Skillful Teacher: Building your teaching skills. Acton, MA: Research for Better Teaching, Inc.