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More about Common Core and how that will affect ELLs.  This article has several links...a video geared towards NNS parents (in Spanish), a video of the recent panel discussion on ELLs "rights to rigorous academic programs and content", and a link into the website to keep up with the lastest additions. 

The push of Common Core is strong...and Illinois is a state that has adopted the Common Core standards. This will have an impact of ESL instruction, so we all need to stay on top of this.

This site looks like a real find! You can see a range of topics, and from here, you have various options. I clicked on the text example, which has a recording of the reading. There is some kind of animation that flashes on each word as it is being read. Definitely worth further investigation.

A very inclusive website seemingly geared toward students middle school and above or adults become better readers. The site could benefit native and non-native language learners. In the "reading" portion, One can choose from colorful icons, graphics and words to start - enticing users to click and find out more. Tutorials provide information and practice on every aspect of life.

With Common Core coming, it's worrisome to think about how ELLs will fare in this push towards standardization. Albuquerque (my old stomping grounds) is participating in this study supported by a number of groups. It might be useful to follow thiis over the next year...