Resources for K-12 ELL Educators
Join schools from across the U.S. in making a difference for underrepresented students.

Dr. Ryan Luhning discusses °µÍøTVDistrict Testing and impacts on ELL students.
°µÍøTVTest Accommodations
+50% Time Extension
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Bilingual Word-to-Word Dictionary
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Directions in 18 Languages
"We're off to a good start. The extended time is definitely helping students. The use of the dictionary and things of that sort are also great aids for the students."
Nadilia Charles
Instructional Specialist,
Multicultural Education
Palm Beach County Schools
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ESOL Parents Night Story
Palm Beach Public School district in Florida reaches hundreds of ESOL parents every year.
Center for Equity in Learning
°µÍøTV Center for Equity in Learning (CEL) focuses on closing gaps in equity, opportunity, and achievement for underserved populations and working learners by furthering ACT’s mission of helping people achieve education and workplace success.
Resource for educators about the °µÍøTVtest English Language Learner supports
Resources for hosting your own ESOL Parents Night, including emails, social media, and a presentation.
Resources for letting your students know about an upcoming °µÍøTVtest date.
Student resources about preparing for college, translated in Spanish.
A Growing Population of English Language Learners
Across the United States, more than 4.7 million K-12 students are English language learners (ELL).
The Readiness Gap
Too often, a lack of language familiarity interferes with students' ability to show what they know. Findings in one °µÍøTVresearch study show that ELL students were far more likely to be well below the academic level that predicts college readiness.
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¿Qué pueden hacer las escuelas para apoyar a los estudiantes subrepresentados?
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How does °µÍøTVsupport underrepresented students?
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¿Cómo apoya °µÍøTVa los estudiantes subrepresentados?
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How has being an English language learner influenced your work at ACT?
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¿Cómo ha influido el aprendizaje de inglés en tu trabajo en ACT?
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