News From CAL

Professional Development for Bilingual and ESL Paraprofessionals: The Aspire Curriculum Trainer's Manual

This trainer's manual provides a professional development curriculum that is designed to teach paraprofessionals (also known as teacher aides or assistants) how to help English language learners succeed in school, meet high standards, and perform well on rigorous state assessments. The manual contains everything needed for the program: workshop agendas, presentation notes, and overhead transparency and handout masters. The program is flexible and may be scheduled in several different ways depending on school and district needs. Order from the CALstore or Delta Systems Co., Inc. (800-323-8270).

New Publications from the National Center for ESL Literacy Education

The following publications are now available from the National Center for ESL Literacy Education:

ERIC Brief: “English that Works”
Annotated bibliographies:

• Content Standards for Adult ESL
• Program Standards for Adult ESL
• Health Literacy for Adult English Language Learners

ERIC Q&A: Health Literacy and Adult English Language Learners
Online Lesson Plans: Using Picture Stories for Adult ESL Health Literacy