English Language Learning Associations/Organizations
Iowa Culture and Language Conference is a February conference for teachers, administrators and support staff to learn skills and strategies, become aware of issues and trends related to English language learners and their families. The conference is for all levels of education.
http://www.state.ia.us/ourkids/iclc.html
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE’s) presents its position on ELL as well as the challenges of English language learning, current legislative proposals, and research-based policy statements on the issue.
http://www.ncte.org/edpolicy/ell
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a global education association supporting teachers of English language learners.
http://www.tesol.org
The National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) is the only professional organization at the national level wholly devoted to representing both English language learners and bilingual education professionals.
http://www.nabe.org
The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is a private, nonprofit organization working to improve communication through better understanding of language and culture.
http://www.cal.org
The National Research Center on English Learning & Achievement (CELA) is the only national research and development center funded by US Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to conduct research dedicated to gaining knowledge to improve students' English and literacy achievement in schools across America.
http://cela.albany.edu
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA)collects, analyzes, synthesizes and disseminates information about language instruction educational programs for English language learners and related programs.
http://www.ncela.gwu.edu
Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners to assist and support State and local systemic reform efforts that emphasize high academic standards, school accountability, professional training and parent involvement.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oela/index.html
Center for Adult English Language Acquisition (CAELA) was created to help states build their capacity to promote English language learning and academic achievement of adults learning English.
http://www.cal.org/caela
National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) has pioneered educational initiatives that open pathways for continuous life improvement for the nation’s most at-risk children and families, including English language learners.
http://www.famlit.org