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The National Center for Research on the Educational
Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners
A research program funded by the Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education
CREATE briefs are written by the center's principal researchers. They provide a closer look at the topics of CREATE’s research. The briefs address current issues that are relevant to practitioners and other education professionals. The first two publications in our series are now available below.
Using the SIOP Model to Improve Middle School Science Instruction
This brief provides an overview of the SIOP model and highlights how teachers can develop content and language objectives, emphasize key vocabulary, promote interaction, and incorporate effective review and assessment techniques within the context of middle school science. It provides research-based examples and strategies in order to illustrate how teachers can plan for the successful integration of content and language in science lessons.
Read the brief online or download the PDF.
Response to Intervention and English Learners - NEW!
Response to Intervention (RTI) has emerged as a method for providing early academic assistance to students with difficulty learning. This brief outlines the tiered structure of RTI and how it can be implemented as an effective technique for teaching English learners who are having difficulty making academic progress. It touches on methods of assessment and instructional considerations, and it guides educators in tailoring this technique to fit the needs of English learners.