• Science Content Standards for California Public Schools, Spanish Version (PDF)


• Essential Elements of Effective Science Instruction for English Learners Second Edition (PDF)


• English Learner References


• Governor's ELD Initiative


• Introducing English Learners to the Language of Science: One Discourse Pattern at a Time (PDF)


• Science Books Written by English Learners and Their Teachers

The California Science Project has taken a leadership position in the
delivery of high quality standards-based science instruction to the English
Learner (EL) population. As we move forward in planning professional
development opportunities, CSP will continue to sharpen its focus on the
academic success of EL by:

• Focusing on the potential of each step in the scientific process for academic language development at each level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  
  
• Promoting changes in the learning environment of the science classroom to make it more supportive of EL success.
  
  
• Incorporating into instruction what we have learned from case studies of former EL who have become science professionals.
  
  
• Exploring the unique relationship between the sciences and the EL population - history, trends, desired goals, and international perspectives.
  
  
• Sharing among regional sites an array of materials focusing on successful approaches.
  
  
• Developing assessment items appropriate for students at various grade levels and diverse English Language Development proficiency levels.
  
  
• Collaborating with regional leadership teams to strengthen our knowledge base and professional development delivery capacity regarding EL.
  
  
• Writing an instructional handbook for teachers on effective practices for EL in the science classroom.