Programs for Success

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Meeting the diverse needs of English language learners can be challenging for schools, particularly with limited resources, but across the country, educators are finding creative and affordable ways to address those needs through innovative scheduling, partnerships, and outreach.  Take a look at some of the ideas and resources highlighted in our resource section!

What You'll Find in This Section

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Extended Time and ELLs

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Students' health and well-being (as well as that of their families) can have a big impact on their ability to make it to school and stay focused.  These resources highlight some creative ideas for promoting healthy decisions school-wide and addressing health challenges with families.

Health & Wellness

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What factors influence a student's decision to drop out of high school?  These resources and reports dig into this question and look at some programs that are effectively engaging and encouraging students so that they can get their diploma.

Drop-Out Prevention Programs

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English language learners (ELLs) can often be overlooked when students are identified for gifted and talented programs, particularly if tests are verbal or depend on teacher recommendation.  These resources and news stories offer ways that teachers and parents can increase ELL access to opportunities for gifted students.

ELLs in Gifted/Talented Programs

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Social and emotional learning refers to process of cultivating skills that include successful communication, conflict resolution, management of emotional responses, goal-setting, showing empathy towards others, and responsible decision making. Learn more about what effective social and emotional learning looks like in diverse classrooms and with ELLs from the resources below!

Social and Emotional Learning: Best Practices and Promising Programs