ELLResources

=ELL Resources= Click on the links below for resources that support ELLs and all students:
 * **BICS (Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills) and CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency)**
 * **Cummins Quadrant** - Go to [] to learn about Cummins research on BICS and CALP
 * **ELLs and Writing** - Go to http://ctteams.wikispaces.com/ELLs+and+Writing for ELL resources from an EASTCONN/CT Writing Project workshop
 * **Reclaiming Youth**
 * **Reclaiming Youth International Home Page:** Go to [] to learn about the research behind the training that Ann spoke about during our discussion about making systems changes.
 * **Circle of Courage:** Go to [] to learn about the circle of courage. According to the Web site, "Each quadrant of the CIRCLE OF COURAGE stands for a central value - belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity - of an environment that can claim and reclaim all youth. It represents the 'cultural birthright for all the world’s children.'"